Omelets are a versatile and delicious breakfast, brunch, or lunch option that can be easily customized to your liking. They are made with eggs, milk, and fillings of your choice, cooked in a pan until set. This recipe provides instructions for making a basic omelet, as well as variations for a spring omelet with asparagus, goat cheese, and chives, and a Denver omelet with ham, peppers, and onions. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be tailored to your own preferences. Whether you like your omelet simple or loaded with fillings, you're sure to find a recipe here that you'll enjoy.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
LAYERED SPRING OMELET
This omelet serves a crowd and makes a perfect Easter brunch entree.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add tomatoes, and simmer until almost all the liquid has evaporated, about 25 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Transfer tomatoes to a stainless-steel colander, and drain any excess liquid. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine eggs, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper. Lightly beat mixture with a fork.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a 10-inch heat-proof, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pour one-third of the egg mixture, about 1 1/2 cups, into skillet. Using a rubber spatula, stir eggs until they just begin to set, about 1 minute. Sprinkle both cheeses on top. Using spatula, gently pull sides of omelet toward center so any uncooked liquid runs underneath. Cook until eggs have almost completely set, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet to oven, and bake until fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove skillet from oven. Place a baking sheet on top of skillet, and invert skillet onto baking sheet, releasing the omelet layer; hold both baking sheet and skillet firmly so omelet doesn't slide. Set aside in a warm place.
- Carefully wipe out the hot skillet with a paper towel. Add 1 tablespoon butter, and melt over medium-high heat. Pour another third of the egg mixture into the skillet, and stir with the rubber spatula until the eggs just begin to set, about 1 minute. Add half of the reserved cooked tomatoes to the eggs. Using the spatula, gently pull sides of the omelet toward the center so any uncooked liquid runs underneath. When the eggs have almost completely set, spread the remaining tomatoes on top.
- Transfer skillet to oven, and bake until fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from oven, and place another baking sheet on top of skillet; carefully invert skillet to release second layer. Carefully slide on top of the first one, and set the two aside in a warm place.
- Wipe out the hot skillet with a paper towel. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter, and melt over medium-high heat. Pour the remaining third of the egg mixture into the skillet, and stir with the rubber spatula until the eggs just begin to set, about 1 minute. Add half of the spinach and thyme; incorporate into the eggs. Using the spatula, gently pull sides of the omelet toward the center so any uncooked liquid runs underneath. When the eggs have almost completely set, spread remaining spinach and thyme on top.
- Transfer skillet to the oven, and bake until fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Invert the third layer onto a baking sheet, and slide on top of the other two layers.
- Transfer the three-layer omelet to a serving platter, and garnish with leeks and chives. Serve warm.
SPRING OMELET
This omelet is great at any time of the year, but reminds me most of spring. Serve with toast or a bagel.
Provided by babycook921
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Omelet Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus, mushrooms and onions; cook and stir until the asparagus is fairly soft, about 4 minutes. Whisk together the eggs and milk in a small bowl; pour over the sauteed vegetables and reduce the heat to medium. While the omelet cooks, lift the edge to allow the uncooked egg to flow underneath. When most of the egg is cooked, sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top. Allow the cheese to melt slightly, then fold in half and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 420.9 mg, Fat 39.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 938.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
Tips:
- Prep your veggies and herbs in advance: This will save you time when you're cooking.
- Use fresh, seasonal ingredients whenever possible: This will ensure your omelet is packed with flavor.
- Don't overcook your eggs: Overcooked eggs will be tough and rubbery. Cook them until they're just set, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Be generous with your fillings: Don't be afraid to add a lot of fillings to your omelet. The more fillings, the better!
- Season your omelet to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
- Serve your omelet immediately: Omelets are best enjoyed fresh out of the pan.
Conclusion:
Spring is the perfect time to enjoy a delicious omelet. With so many fresh, seasonal ingredients available, there are endless possibilities for creating a flavorful and satisfying meal. Whether you prefer a classic cheese and ham omelet or something more adventurous, like a spring vegetable omelet with asparagus and goat cheese, there's an omelet recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast, lunch, or dinner, give one of these spring omelet recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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