Embodiments disclosed herein include provision of a convenient, single-serving microwaveable egg product including a microwaveable container with a seal, portion of egg crystals, fill-line to indicate the amount of water to add, and lid for portability of the prepared product. Also disclosed herein is a method of using the product including removing the seal, adding water, and mixing until fully dissolved. The container is placed in the periphery of a microwave oven platter and heated for an initial period. The contents are mixed and the container is moved to a central position of the microwave oven platter for a second period, further mixing is performed midway through this second period. Placing the container at the periphery of the platter allows the mixture to heat quickly, cuts cooking time and enhances convenience. Moving the container to the center slows the heating process, avoids overcooking, and enhances organoleptic properties of the eggs.

A packaged food product and methods of making and using it. In some embodiments. The packaged food product may comprise a cup containing multiple ingredients in sealed pouches suitable for use in making an omelet or other egg-based entres, with the cup being suitable for microwave cooking of an egg-based entre. The ingredients may include vegetable components that offer organoleptic properties similar to those of fresh vegetables after an extended period of time. Ideally, time required for processing, shipment, storage, etc., which may be, e.g., several weeks, may pass without unacceptable degradation of taste, texture, mouth feel, flavor, aroma, color, nutritional content or other important qualities. In some embodiments, the ingredients may also include additional components, such as, for example, one or more meats, and/or one or more varieties of cheese.