Microwave omelet maker

I made a few omelets using this microwave gadget for family members and we were pleasantly surprised at how well they turned out.

Our test included a plain version (two minutes cooking time), one with cheese (also two minutes) and a mushroom and cheese omelet (four minutes), using an 1,100-watt microwave. They all turned out fluffy.

But when I prepared an omelet in our office microwave (1,250 wattage), the result was a little rubbery. I couldn’t figure out why until I realized an 800-watt microwave is suggested. A shorter cooking time would have improved my results.

Many microwave products advise that “cooking times and power may vary depending on the microwave,” and for this item it’s very true. Microwavewatt.com, a site that converts cooking time according to wattage, may be of great help.

Manufacturer: Lékué

Does it work? Yes.

Pros: If pressed for time in the morning, you can get dressed as your omelet cooks unattended in the microwave. Also, cleanup is easy and the BPA-free container is dishwasher safe.

Cons: It’s really not much faster than cooking an omelet on the stove; if you like a crispy omelet, you won’t get one out of a microwave. You can only make one two-egg omelet at a time; and the silicone gets pretty hot, so it may be dangerous for young children to use without proper supervision.

Cost: $15 at lekueusa.com and $14 at amazon.com; also available on other sites

Worth it? Yes, especially for college students in dorms and others who don’t have stoves.