Best 6 Chard And Cheddar Omelet Recipes

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In the realm of breakfast and brunch, there exists a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds and nourishes the body: the Chard and Cheddar Omelet. This delectable dish combines the earthy flavors of Swiss chard with the sharp, nutty notes of cheddar cheese, all wrapped in a fluffy, golden-brown egg blanket.

Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the depths of this versatile dish. Discover how to create a classic Chard and Cheddar Omelet, a vegetarian delight that showcases the harmonious marriage of flavors. For those seeking a more indulgent experience, delve into the secrets of the Chard and Cheddar Omelet with Bacon, where crispy bacon adds an extra layer of savory goodness.

If you're looking for a quick and easy meal, the Chard and Cheddar Omelet in a Mug is your perfect companion. With minimal prep and cooking time, this microwave-friendly omelet is a lifesaver for busy mornings or late-night cravings.

But the culinary adventures don't stop there. Allow your taste buds to be captivated by the Chard and Cheddar Frittata, a delectable Italian-inspired dish where eggs, chard, and cheddar cheese unite in a flavorful symphony. And for a hearty and protein-packed meal, sink your teeth into the Chard and Cheddar Egg White Omelet, a low-calorie, high-protein option that won't compromise on taste.

With a variety of recipes to choose from, the Chard and Cheddar Omelet is a culinary chameleon, adapting to different dietary preferences and cooking styles. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a nutritious and flavorful breakfast, a bacon lover craving a savory indulgence, or a health-conscious individual seeking a protein-rich meal, this dish has something for everyone.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SWISS CHARD OMELETTE DINNER



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Wanting to take advantage of all that lovely chard while it's still fresh? Here's a simple and light recipe for a hot summer's day! Makes one dinner-size portion.

Provided by Rookie with a few B

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 stalks swiss chard, chopped
1 garlic clove (whole or chopped)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 onion, chopped
1 cup zucchini, chopped
1 cup mushroom, fresh and chopped
2 eggs
1/4 cup cheese (I use sharp cheddar, shredded.)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In skillet, heat oil and garlic on medium heat.
  • Add chopped chard. I use both the stalks and the leaves. Stalks when cooked taste something like celery. Leaves taste a lot like spinach.
  • Chop and add remaining ingredients in order: onion, zucchini, mushrooms.
  • Cover for just a couple minutes. When you start to see the mushrooms show signs of cooking, check the chard. When leaves are just wilted, put veggies on a plate.
  • Return skillet to burner. Scramble egg and cheese together. I also add a little pepper.
  • Place egg on top of veggies and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.8, Fat 57.9, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 441.1, Sodium 430.9, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.3, Protein 22.2

CHARD AND ONION OMELET (TROUCHIA



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
1 large red onion, quartered and thinly sliced crosswise
1 bunch chard, leaves only, coarsely chopped
Salt and freshly milled pepper, to taste
1 garlic clove
6 to 8 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped or torn basil leaves
2 teaspoons chopped thyme leaves
1 cup grated Gruy re cheese
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a 10inch skillet. Add the onion and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until completely soft but not browned, about 15 minutes. Add the chard and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the moisture has cooked away and the chard is tender, about 15 minutes. Season well with salt and freshly ground pepper. Meanwhile, mash the garlic in a mortar with a few pinches of salt, then stir it into the eggs along with herbs. Combine the chardonion mixture with the eggs, stir in the Gruy re cheese and half the Parmesan.
  • Preheat the broiler. Heat the remaining oil to the skillet and when it's hot, add the eggs. Slide the pan back and forth a few times to make sure the eggs are not sticking. Keep the heat at mediumhigh for about one minute, then turn it to low. Cook until the eggs are set but still a quite moist on top. Add the remaining cheese, slide the pan under the broiler and broil until browned.
  • Serve the trouchia in the pan or slide it onto a serving dish and cut into wedges. The gratined top and the golden bottom are equally presentable.

CHARD AND CHEDDAR OMELET



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Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Low Carb     Cheddar     Chard     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 servings; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 ounces red Swiss chard, stemmed, chopped (about 3 cups packed)
3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
5 large eggs
3/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in 8-inch-diameter nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic; sauté until soft, about 2 minutes. Stir in chard, cover and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. Wipe skillet clean.
  • Whisk eggs, 1/4 cup cheese, salt and pepper in medium bowl to blend. Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of egg mixture and cook until eggs are just set in center, tilting pan and lifting edge of omelet with spatula to let uncooked portion flow underneath, about 2 minutes. Scatter half of chard mixture over half of omelet. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over chard. Fold omelet over cheese; slide out onto plate. Repeat with remaining butter, egg mixture, chard and cheese.

MY SWISS CHARD OMELET



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Posted so that I don't forget about it. I made this up with ingredients I had lying around. If it flops as an omelet -- which occasionally happens when I don't use enough oil and/or the skillet isn't hot enough when I begin -- it will still make great scrambled eggs. The chard and shallot are steamed instead of sauteed to make it lower fat. Use a skillet with a tight-fitting lid.

Provided by coconutty

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 swiss chard leaf
1/2 large shallot, minced (about 2 T.)
3 -4 fresh basil leaves
3 eggs, lightly beaten
extra virgin olive oil or your favorite oil
asiago cheese
fresh ground black pepper
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse the chard very well to remove grit and sand; shake it to remove excess water.
  • Tear chard into bite-size pieces onto a plate.
  • Add a few T. filtered water to a large skillet. Place skillet over high heat and add chard and minced shallot.
  • Cover and let steam about 3 minutes.
  • While the chard is cooking, snip the basil leaves into the same small bowl containing the beaten eggs; mix through.
  • Remove lid from skillet and cook a bit longer until water in skillet is absorbed.
  • Add some of your favorite oil and heat it.
  • When the oil is hot enough, add the egg/basil combination. Tilt the pan to distribute the eggs evenly. Let cook a couple of minutes to set the eggs (if you want, you can cover the skillet at this point and use a lower heat because the contained steam will cook the eggs).
  • Add pepper and asiago cheese to taste. Add red pepper flakes if using.
  • Cook a moment longer - just enough to melt or soften the cheese.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.2, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 634.5, Sodium 313.5, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.7, Protein 20

CRISPY BACON AND SWEET ONION OMELET



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Sauteed onions, crispy bacon, and a blend of cheddar and American cheeses provide the filling for this fluffy omelet.

Provided by SIGEP93

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs     Omelet Recipes

Time 37m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 strips bacon
1 teaspoon butter
½ sweet onion, diced
3 jumbo eggs
2 tablespoons water
¼ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 slice process American cheese, diced
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and cool; crumble the bacon and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onions in the butter until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Prepare a 10-inch non-stick skillet with cooking spray and place over a cold burner. Whisk together the eggs and water; pour the egg mixture into the cold skillet. Cover and turn the burner on for medium-low heat. Cook until steam begins to vent from the skillet. Remove the lid. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon, Cheddar cheese, American cheese, salt, and red pepper over the eggs. Spread the onions over the eggs. Gently swirl the skillet in a circular motion to release the omelet and slide it onto a plate. Fold the omelet in half. Allow the cheese to melt, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 416.8 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1029.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CHARD AND ONION OMELET (TROUCHIA)



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Provided by Deborah Madison

Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Egg     Garlic     Herb     Brunch     Broil     Vegetarian     Dinner     Basil     Swiss Cheese     Thyme     Chard     Parsley     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large red or white onion, quartered and thinly sliced crosswise
1 bunch chard, leaves only, chopped
Salt and freshly milled pepper
1 garlic clove
6 to 8 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped basil
2 teaspoons chopped thyme
1 cup grated Gruyère
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a 10-inch skillet, add the onion, and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until completely soft but not colored, about 15 minutes. Add the chard and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until all the moisture has cooked off and the chard is tender, about 15 minutes. Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, mash the garlic in a mortar with a few pinches of salt (or chop them finely together), then stir it into the eggs along with the herbs. Combine the chard mixture with the eggs and stir in the Gruyère and half the Parmesan.
  • Preheat the broiler. Heat the remaining oil in the skillet and, when it's hot, add the eggs. Give a stir and keep the heat at medium-high for about a minute, then turn it to low. Cook until the eggs are set but still a little moist on top, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the remaining Parmesan and broil 4 to 6 inches from the heat, until browned.
  • Serve trouchia in the pan or slide it onto a serving dish and cut it into wedges. The gratinéed top and the golden bottom are equally presentable.

Tips:

  • To ensure the omelet is cooked thoroughly, use a heatproof pan that retains heat effectively, such as cast iron or stainless steel.
  • Use fresh chard leaves for the best flavor and texture. If using frozen chard, thaw and squeeze out excess moisture before cooking.
  • Season the omelet generously with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
  • Add your favorite fillings to the omelet, such as diced cooked bacon, sliced mushrooms, or crumbled feta cheese.
  • For a fluffy omelet, whisk the eggs and milk together until just combined, without overbeating.
  • Cook the omelet over medium-low heat to prevent the eggs from overcooking and becoming rubbery.
  • Fold the omelet over once or twice to create a neat and compact shape.
  • Serve the omelet immediately, garnished with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of grated cheese.

Conclusion:

The chard and cheddar omelet is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this omelet is sure to impress your taste buds. Whether you follow the basic recipe or add your own creative fillings, this omelet is a great way to start your day or fuel your afternoon. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this chard and cheddar omelet a try. You won't be disappointed!

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