Crab Brie Omelet Treasure Trove 12 Recipes

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.

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.

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.

CRAB OMELET

Steps:

• Mix the flaked crabmeat with the cheese and season with salt and pepper.
• Lightly beat the eggs in a bowl with the water and salt and pepper.
• Melt the butter in a small skillet and when the froth subsides, pour in the eggs.
• Place the crab and cheese on top of the eggs just when the eggs are beginning to set.
• Pour on the cream while the eggs are still liquid and transfer under a hot broiler for a few minutes until the top is golden brown.
• Do not fold, but slide on to a hot plate and serve immediately.

LOBSTER OR CRAB OMELET

Steps:

• Beat the eggs and cook in an omelet pan over medium heat.
• While eggs are beginning to cook in another pan sauté' the onions in the butter, add celery and lobster or crabmeat to onions and simmer for 3 minutes.
• Before folding the omelet, spread it with the filling mixture.
• Fold and serve garnished with parsley.

BRIE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE (TREASURE TROVE #11)

Steps:

• Trim rind from Brie and discard.
• Cut cheese into small cubes and set aside.
• Cook sausage in a large skillet over med-high heat, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink; drain well.
• Cut crusts from bread slices.
• Place crusts evenly in the bottom of a lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
• Layer evenly with bread slices, sausage, Brie and Parmesan cheese.
• Whisk together 5 eggs, 2 cups half-and-half, low-fat milk, sage, seasoning salt, and dry mustard.
• Pour evenly over cheeses.
• Cover and chill mixture for 8 hours.
• In the morning, preheat oven to 350°F.
• Whisk together remaining 2 eggs and 1 cup half-and-half.
• Pour evenly over chilled mixture.
• Bake for 1 hour or until casserole is set.