Brie Omelet Recipes

LEEK 'N' BRIE OMELET

Steps:

• In a small nonstick skillet, cook leek in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat and set aside. , In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, water, salt and pepper. Pour into skillet (mixture should set immediately at edges). As eggs set, push cooked edges toward the center, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. , When the eggs are set, spoon leek mixture over one side and sprinkle with cheese; fold other side over filling. Slide omelet onto a plate.

HERB AND BRIE OMELET

Steps:

• Combine the eggs, basil, parsley, thyme, milk, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Whisk well to combine.
• Heat small nonstick skillet over medium heat. (Skillet should be hot before pouring in egg mixture.) When skillet is hot, spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Pour egg mixture into skillet and allow it to cook, without stirring, until egg is almost set. Place cheese slices down center of egg; fold sides of the omelet over to cover cheese. Cover pan; continue to cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Serve immediately.

BACON & BRIE OMELETTE WEDGES WITH SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Turn on the grill and heat 1 tsp of the oil in a small pan. Add the lardons and fry until crisp and golden. Drain on kitchen paper.
• Heat 2 tsp of the oil in a non-stick frying pan. Mix together the eggs, lardons, chives and some ground black pepper. Pour into the frying pan and cook over a low heat until semi-set, then lay the brie on top. Grill until set and golden. Remove from the pan and cut into wedges just before serving.
• Meanwhile, mix the remaining olive oil, vinegar, mustard and seasoning in a bowl. Toss in the cucumber and radishes, and serve alongside the omelette wedges.

CRAB & BRIE OMELET (TREASURE TROVE #12)

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Whisk 1st 4 ingredients in lrg bowl to blend. Melt 1 tbsp butter in 10-in flame-proof non-stick omelette pan over med-high heat.
• Pour 1/2 of egg mixture into pan & cook till almost set, tilting pan & lifting egg mixture w/rubber spatula to allow uncooked portion to run underneath (about 1-2 min).
• Spoon 1/2 of crab over rt half of omelet. Sprinkle 1/2 of green onions & 1/2 of cheese over crab. Season w/salt & pepper.
• Place pan under broiler til cheese begins to melt & egg is almost cooked (about 15-20 seconds).
• Fold lt side of omelet over filling. Slide omelet onto plate & keep warm.
• Wipe pan w/paper towel & repeat Steps 3-6 w/rest of ingredients, forming 2 omelets. Serve omelets immediately.

APPLE-BRIE OMELET

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in sauté pan.
• Sauté apple slices until just turning soft.
• Beat together eggs, cream or milk, and salt & pepper until blended but not frothy.
• Melt remaining butter in omelet pan over high heat until foam begins to recede but before beginning to color.
• Pour in egg mixture and prepare omelet, stirring lightly, but allowing it to set on the bottom.
• Fill with sautéed apples and Brie.
• Fold or roll and slide out of pan onto a heated plate.

BRIE & BACON OMELET (TREASURE TROVE #10)

Steps:

• Over med-low heat, melt butter in a 10-in ovenproof skillet or omelet pan, tilting pan to coat bottom & sides. Saute onion till tender (about 3 min).
• While onion is cooking, combine eggs, milk & pepper.
• Increase heat to med-high. Pour egg mixture into skillet & cook till edges begin to set.
• Using a fork, gently pull edges of the eggs away from the sides of the pan so the uncooked egg mixture flows under the cooked edges. Continue till most of the egg mixture is set & the surface of the omelet is just slightly wet.
• Sprinkle cheese, bacon & nuts over the top of the omelet. Fold in half, cut into 2 pieces & serve immediately.
• NOTE: Brie cheese & fresh fruit are often paired & serving this omelet w/your choice of fresh fruit was suggested.

BRIE OMELET

Steps:

• Add oil to a skillet over high heat.
• Remove the rind from 3 slices of Brie.
• Whisk eggs for 1 minute. While moving the skillet in a circular motion, pour the eggs in continuing motion, cook until the outside edges are firm (approximately 1 minute). Then flip the omelet to finish cooking (about 30 seconds). Place the cheese slices in the center and fold the omelet. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Try this recipe with Camembert as well.

CLASSIC MATZO BREI

Steps:

• Under cool running water, rinse matzo sheets until they are quite wet. Set it aside and let sit to soften while you prepare the pan.
• Place a large, preferably nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add butter. Once it melts and the foam subsides, break matzo sheets into bite-size pieces and add to pan. Sauté matzo in butter until it browns all over, about 2 minutes.
• Add eggs, salt and pepper (if you're making the dish savory) to pan and scramble the mixture until it is just set but still light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with sugar (if you're making it sweet) and toss well.
• Serve matzo brei sprinkled with salt and topped with chives (savory), or with salt, additional sugar and maple syrup (sweet).