Enjoy this fun and novel recipe share from our Dietitian Becca. And let us know what you try! —Dina
Okay, we all know (and love) a good egg bake but wait ‘til you try this fun alternative! Before getting into the instructions, I have to share the backstory.
I recently spent the weekend with extended family for our annual fly-fishing getaway, and my great aunt brought all the fixings for personalized omelets. Anyone who has tried to serve omelets for more than about 1 person knows they aren’t the best option if you want everyone eating at the same time.
Here’s what I loved about this egg prep method and why it’s going into my routine the next time I have house guests:
It’s personal – you can provide a number of topping options for each person to select the type and amounts they’d like
It’s clean – there’s not much happening in the way of dirty dishes for this one
It’s fun and engaging – whether you’re making it as a family meal with kids or serving house guests with varying taste preferences or needs, it’s a bit of an activity for all to participate in
It can be part of your weekly food prep – these will work great for later use in the week!
So now for the fun part. The sky is the limit when it comes to topping options for omelets. I won’t bore you with an exhaustive list since you can do a quick internet search to identify plenty of tasty ideas similar to what you may see on a menu (styles like Mediterranean, Mexican, Spanish, Western, etc.).
Here’s the core of the recipe to get you started:
Two whole eggs per omelet is standard
Optionals:
Pre-chopped veggies like bell pepper, onion, spinach, tomato, mushroom. Pro tip to sauté peppers and onion in advance for deeper flavor.
Additional breakfast meats – anything goes, but Canadian bacon and turkey sausage are popular and could also be sauteed in advance.
Don’t forget cheese of choice, salt and pepper, and any additional seasonings you prefer.
Preparation Instructions:
Add water to a large pot and bring it to a light boil – you want to see surface bubbles and maintain this through cooking
Prep the omelets – using freezer bags, dump all ingredients and give it a good mix (tip to write names with permanent marker)
If individuals are making their own, all ingredients can be added directly to the bag including cracking the eggs, toppings, and seasonings
If making the same omelet in bulk, it may be easier to whisk eggs and add all ingredients into a large measuring bowl that you can then distribute evenly into individual bags
Remove all air (this is key!) and seal the bags
Place in the pot! It should take 10-15 minutes, depending on the temperature and how many omelets you are making. You can eyeball this to see when the eggs have set.
The omelets will slide out of the bags – onto your plate or inside a tortilla to make a sturdy breakfast burrito!
Top with avocado, salsa, turn into a burrito, add breakfast potatoes, vary up the ingredients, store in the refrigerator for an easy grab-n-go throughout the week, and have fun with this one!
ENJOY!
-Becca