how to cook an egg in the microwave in a bowl
1 Sprinkle with salt and pepper. 2  Cover the bowl with a paper towel and microwave for 1 minute. 3  Remove from the microwave and cut the cooked parts of the eggs with a knife and fork. 4  Return to the microwave, cover, and cook for 1 more minute. Cover the bowl with a paper towel and microwave for 1 minute. 2  Remove from the microwave and cut the cooked parts of the eggs with a knife and fork. 3  Return to the microwave, cover, and cook for 1 more minute.