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The UpCooked Omelette
One of the easiest things to make, and you can pretty much put what you want in there. Not a bad way to use up some leftovers.
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BEFORE YOU START
Serves 4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International Fusion
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International Fusion
GET SHOPPING!
This is a reminder to check what ingredients you need to buy and add them to your shopping list. It’s good to do your own food shopping, but at the very least, you’re head chef, so send a family member out to the shops for you!
GET ORGANISED
Remember ‘Skill 2’ of the Big 5: Become super-organised.:
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Equipment
- Largen non-stick pan (around 24cm or 9.5″)
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or fork
- Spatula
- Frying pan
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 100 g mozzarella or cheese of your choice
Optional Fillings
- 6 rashers crispy bacon or prosciutto optional
- 1/2 cup mushrooms optional
- 1 red pepper optional
- 1 tbsp chives otional
- 1 tbsp parsley optional
Optional Garnishes
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Instructions
Prep in advance
- Shred or chop your 100 g mozzarella or cheese of your choice into small peices and set aside in a bowl
- Cook your 6 rashers crispy bacon or prosciutto (if using) in your frying pan until crispy
- Once done, set aside and let it cool
- Roughly chop your 1/2 cup mushrooms
- Pour 1/2 tbsp olive oil into your frying pan and saúte your mushrooms until softened
- When done, set aside and let cool
- Chop your 1 red pepper into roughly 1cm cubes
- Finely chop your 1 tbsp chives and 1 tbsp parsley and set aside in a bowl together
- Slice your 1 avocado and set aside
- Wash your 1 cup cherry tomatoes and set aside
- Once your bacon has cooled enough to touch, chop into small pieces
Let's Cook!
- Start by washing your hands and gathering all necessary utensils and ingredients.
- Beat the 8 large eggs in a mixing bowl with a pinch of salt until foamy, aiming for airiness for that extra fluffiness.
- Heat the pan over medium heat, add butter, and let it melt completely.
- Add the 2 tbsp unsalted butter and stir until melted
- Pour in the beaten eggs, reduce the heat to low, and cook gently to avoid browning.
- Add your choice of fillings and cheese to one half of the omelette once the eggs are nearly set.
- Fold the omelette in half, letting the heat melt the cheese and warm the fillings.
- Serve immediately with your chosen garnishes.
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