Just Crack an Egg Copycat - Scrambled Egg in a Jar (2024)

This Just Crack an Egg copycat recipe makes a fresh, healthy, and filling breakfast in just minutes. All you need to do is add veggies, meat, and cheese to a jar with an egg, stir, and microwave. Breakfast in just 3 minutes!

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Just Crack an Egg – Scramble Kit Ore Ida Copycat

If you love omelets for breakfast but find you don’t always have the time (or want to deal with the dirty dishes), this Just Crack an Egg copycat recipe is for you. It’s essentially a microwavable omelet in a jar, that can be customized in any way you want.

For me, that means keeping it classic with some onion, green pepper, ham, and cheddar cheese but I’ve provided tons of variation ideas below. Plus, you can even prep the ingredients in advance so that you can just stir it all together in the morning and microwave. A hearty, filling breakfast in under 5 minutes!

What Is Just Crack an Egg?

Just Crack an Egg is a brand of microwavable breakfast cups where all the ingredients of the omelet are already prepared. You just need to crack an egg, stir, and pop it into the microwave. This copycat recipe takes the concept and uses it to make microwavable egg scrambles with fresh ingredients.

Ingredients Needed

This easy breakfast recipe calls for just 6 ingredients, though it’s easily customizable to whatever you have on hand.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)

• Egg – Our star ingredient!
• Ham – Cooked ham diced into small pieces is ideal.
• Cheddar cheese – I used sharp cheddar but use whatever shredded cheese you prefer.
• Bell peppers & Onion – I used green bell pepper, but use whatever color you prefer. Dice the pepper and onion into small pieces.
• Potatoes – Pre-cooked and diced small. I love cooked and cut up tater tots!
• Chicken broth – Just a little adds moisture and flavor. It might sound weird, but trust me!
• Salt and pepper – Simple seasoning for flavor.

Recipe Variations

This is a copycat version for the Denver flavor of Just Crack an Egg, but the possible combinations are practically endless. Mix and match the ingredients as desired to create the perfect breakfast! More yummy ingredient ideas:

• Other freshly shredded cheese – Mozzarella, smoked gouda, Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, or Swiss.
• Pre-cooked proteins – Ground turkey sausage, crumbled turkey bacon, plant-based meat alternatives, seasoned ground chicken, chicken sausage, or Canadian bacon.
• Veggies cut into very small pieces – Broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, summer squash, cabbage, hot peppers, or baby spinach.

How to Make Just Crack an Egg

Just Ore Ida Just Crack an Egg omelet copycat comes together in literally 3 minutes! A healthy, filling breakfast has never been so easy.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)

1. Combine the ingredients. Place all of the ingredients in an 8 ounce microwave-safe glass jar. Mix well so everything is evenly coated in egg.
2. Microwave. Microwave for 1 minute. Stir. Cook for an additional 30 to 45 seconds, until cooked through.

What Type of Jar Should I Use?

It is best to cook these in a clear jar/container. I use an 8 ounce clear glass mason jar so you can see the mixture, which helps you determine how much longer it needs to cook. If it is a light yellow color it is cooked, but if there are any darker yellow spots, that is uncooked egg and it needs to be microwaved for a few more seconds.

Can I Add Two Eggs?

Yes, you can add two eggs if you want but make sure to use a 16-ounce jar instead. You’ll also need to add an additional 30 to 60 seconds of cook time, to ensure the egg fully cooks.

How to Prepare Ahead of Time

I like to keep some of this scramble mix ingredients prepped in the fridge. You can easily chop up the ingredients you’ll need ahead of time and keep them in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Then just add them to the jar with the egg, broth, and seasonings each morning and breakfast is served. Great for meal prep!

More Easy Breakfast Ideas:

• Hash Brown Egg Casserole
• Make-Ahead Breakfast Enchiladas
• Chile Relleno Casserole
• Overnight Oats
• Tex-Mex Migas
• Sheet Pan Pancakes

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