Easy Hearty Omelette for Two - Two Delicious (2024)

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Easy Hearty Omelette for Two

Breakfast, Eggs | October 26, 2014 | By Christine

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I have to admit, I’m not very good at making omelettes! Folding one side over the other, making sure they are actually done in the center, keeping the filling INSIDE the omelette, it’s all just too much for me! This omelette is just as good as any I’ve ever eaten and SO much easier!! The best thing about this omelette (besides the ingredients) is that it’s BAKED in the oven! No folding required! It’s filled with potatoes, onion and bacony-cheesey goodness! This serves two very hearty servings so bring your appetite for this one!

The first thing you’ll do is preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Get out your bacon and cut in 1-inch slices crosswise. (I use my kitchen shears for this) Get the bacon going in an 8-inch oven proof saute pan until nice and brown. Dice up your onions and chop the potatoes while the bacon cooks. Also go ahead and dice up the cheese and grate a little for the top for later.

Drain the bacon on paper towels and then discard the bacon fat. No need to wash the pan though, just add the butter to the pan and also go ahead and spray the pan with nonstick spray, even if it is non-stick. I find it’s much easier to get the omelette out and looking pretty if you spray it first. After the butter melts add the potato and onion. Cook over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to brown and the potato is tender but firm. Add the jalapeno pepper and cook for 1 minute.

While the potato mixture cooks, beat the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together with a fork, in a medium bowl. Stir in the scallions and diced cheddar.

When the potato is cooked, add the bacon to the pan and pour over the egg mixture. Place the pan in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the omelette puffs and the eggs are almost cooked in the center. Sprinkle with a handful of grated Cheddar and bake for another minute.

Divide the omelette down the middle and carefully lift out of the pan. Ta-da! Two perfect, EASY omelettes!

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Easy Hearty Omelette for Two

2014-10-26 21:38:12

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Serves 2

A hearty omelette for two that you bake in the oven! Filled with potatoes, bacon and cheesey goodness!

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Ingredients

  1. 1/4 pound thick-cut bacon
  2. 1 Tbsp unsalted butter (if you use salted butter add less salt to this recipe!)
  3. 1 cup medium diced potato (I used red potatoes, you don't need to peel them)
  4. 1/2 cup chopped onion
  5. 1 Tbsp minced jalopeno pepper (half a pepper unless you like it extra hot)
  6. 6 large eggs
  7. 2 Tbsp half and half or milk
  8. 1 tsp kosher salt (if you use table salt then use only 3/4 of a tsp)
  9. 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  10. 1/4 cup chopped scallions, both white and green parts
  11. 4 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, diced, plus extra grated cheese, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Cut the bacon crosswise in 1-inch slices.
  3. Cook the bacon in an 8-inch ovenproof saute pan over medium-low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned.
  4. Drain the bacon on paper towels and discard the fat from the pan.
  5. Add the butter to the pan, and then add the potato and onion.
  6. Cook over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to brown and the potato is tender but firm. Add the jalapeno pepper and cook for 1 minute.
  7. Beat the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together with a fork in a medium bowl.
  8. Stir in the scallions and diced cheddar.
  9. Add the bacon to the pan and pour over the egg mixture once the potato is cooked.
  10. Place the pan in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the omelet puffs and the eggs are almost cooked in the center.
  11. Sprinkle with a handful of grated Cheddar and bake for another minute. Serve hot.

Notes

  1. If you like very little salt in your food then cut back on the salt added. Remember that the bacon and cheese bring some salty flavor to the food already.

Adapted from Ina Garten

Adapted from Ina Garten

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    plasterer bristol
    August 5, 2015

    Great recipe. Top marks, we really enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing.

    Simon

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      Christine
      August 5, 2015

      Thank you so much Simon! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

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    Mary
    November 6, 2014

    Wow…I am not much for cooking but I have to say I made the omelet and I am so glad I did. It was fun to make and sooooo delicious!! Never in my many years on this earth have I ever had a better omelet. AND I COOKED IT!!! Now that was an achievement!! My husband and Grandson gobbled it up. YAYYY

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      Christine
      November 6, 2014

      Yayyy! I’m so glad you liked it! It really is an easy omelette!

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    Joe Waldroff
    October 26, 2014

    Looks yummy!

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    Christine
    October 26, 2014

    I hope you like it!

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    Mary
    October 26, 2014

    This I will certainly try. Sounds yummy!!

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FAQs

How many eggs for omelette for 2 people? ›

One omelette will serve one person and, because it is so quick to make, it's not worth cooking a large one for two. So, according to how hungry you are, use 2-3 large eggs per person. For omelettes, the fresher the eggs the better, but up to two weeks old is fine.

What is the secret to a good omelette? ›

Whisking air into the eggs is one secret to a fluffy omelet. Also, if you cook the omelet in a pan that's too large for the number of eggs used, it will naturally be flatter. On the other hand, you don't want to overload a small pan. This only increases the time needed to cook the eggs and can lead to a rubbery omelet.

How do restaurants make omelettes so fluffy? ›

I've seen them use a milkshake mixer to really get the eggs aerated, the trick to really fluffy omelets is to whip the eggs and then when you pour them in the pan, keep the pan swirling the whole time on the flame.

Do you add milk to an omelette? ›

Do you add milk to an omelette? Many people add either milk or cream to their omelettes in order to bulk them out and have a more substantial dish without the need to add an extra egg. While this does work, it's crucial not to go overboard or you'll end up with a mixture that's too loose.

Is water or milk better for fluffy omelette? ›

For a perfect omelet, he recommends using two eggs plus 2 tablespoons water. "Water lightens the omelet and makes it more mobile." As he explains it, in an omelet, it's the filling, not the eggs, that's the star. For scrambled eggs, use milk, half-and-half or heavy cream, which will make the eggs thick and rich.

What not to put in an omelette? ›

One category of fillings that just doesn't work well is sauces or condiments. Things like sour cream, kimchi, stewed okra, or chili are just too wet to use as an omelet filling.

Do you cook onions before putting in omelette? ›

Eggs cook very quickly, so if you add raw onions to the egg mixture, your onions will be crunchy when the omelette is done. If you like your onions soft, cook them first with a pat of butter or olive oil, over low heat. Cook the onions until soft and translucent, or until brown and caramelized, however you like them.

Why are IHOP omelettes so good? ›

The secret to IHOP's fluffy eggs and omelets is a small amount of pancake batter added to the beaten eggs before cooking.

Does IHOP put pancake batter in their omelettes? ›

It is marked that the Omelettes contain wheat and gluten as they are made with a splash of Buttermilk Pancake batter to create a light, fluffy Omelette. The same batter is also used in our Burritos and Bowls. The Scrambled Eggs do not contain Buttermilk Pancake batter.

Why do you put cornstarch in an omelette? ›

Cornstarch is an emulsifier which means that it helps the fat and water hang get along. It also helps keep the proteins from clumping. And it soaks up water and helps keep the egg mixture moist.

How many eggs do I need to serve 2 people? ›

To make scrambled eggs for two, you'll need 4 to 6 eggs, 4 to 6 tablespoons of milk (figure 1 tablespoon of milk for every egg), and salt and pepper to taste. Chopped fresh parsley and other herbs add flavor and visual appeal, but they're completely optional.

Do you use 2 or 3 eggs for omelette? ›

Use 2 eggs for a one-person omelet and 3 eggs for 2 if you fill it with lots of good things. Don't use more than 3 eggs or the top won't cook before the bottom gets too brown.

Is a 3 egg omelette too much? ›

The science is clear that up to 3 whole eggs per day are perfectly safe for healthy people. Summary Eggs consistently raise HDL (the “good”) cholesterol.

How many eggs in a typical omelette? ›

Beat the eggs: Use two or three eggs per omelette, depending on how hungry you are. Beat the eggs lightly with a fork. Melt the butter: Use an 8-inch nonstick skillet for a 2-egg omelette, a 9-inch skillet for 3 eggs.

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