Onion Cheese Omelet Recipes

CRISPY BACON AND SWEET ONION OMELET

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and cool; crumble the bacon and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onions in the butter until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Prepare a 10-inch non-stick skillet with cooking spray and place over a cold burner. Whisk together the eggs and water; pour the egg mixture into the cold skillet. Cover and turn the burner on for medium-low heat. Cook until steam begins to vent from the skillet. Remove the lid. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon, Cheddar cheese, American cheese, salt, and red pepper over the eggs. Spread the onions over the eggs. Gently swirl the skillet in a circular motion to release the omelet and slide it onto a plate. Fold the omelet in half. Allow the cheese to melt, about 2 minutes.

ONION CHEESE OMELET

Steps:

• Combine eggs, salt substitute, and minced onion.
• Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
• Add egg mixture and tilt pan to distribute evenly in pan.
• Cook over medium heat until set.
• Sprinkle cheese over half of cooked egg; fold other half of egg over cheese.

CHEESE OMELET WITH ROASTED TOMATOES AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Brush a baking dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season the tomatoes and onion rounds with salt and pepper and add to the dish, cut-side up. Mix the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil with the panko and sprinkle over the tomatoes and onion. Bake until tender and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Whisk the eggs, milk and herbs in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon butter, swirling to coat. When the foam subsides, add one-quarter of the egg mixture. Cook 10 seconds, then move a rubber spatula around the edge of the pan until the mixture is just set, about 1 minute. Scatter one-quarter of the cheese down the center, then fold the omelet in half. Cook about 30 more seconds, or to desired doneness. Transfer to a plate. Repeat to make 3 more omelets. Serve with the roasted tomatoes and onions.
• Per serving: Calories 507; Fat 35 g (Saturated 13 g); Cholesterol 579 mg; Sodium 310 mg; Carbohydrate 19 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 27g

CARAMELISED ONION & GOATS CHEESE OMELETTE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a (preferably non-stick) pan and sauté the onion and garlic until they have softened and just lightly browned; add the sugar and continue cooking until the consistency of the contents of the pan is sticky like a jam; remove from the pan. If you want to use the same pan, rinse or wash it as necessary and wipe it clean with kitchen towelling.
• Whisk the eggs lightly and pour into a (preferably non-stick) pan; when the base of the omelette is beginning to set, add the cheese, onions and garlic, your choice of herbs and salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook the top of the omelette under a grill; slide the omelette onto the serving plates and serve immediately with your choice of salad greens drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with lemon zest.

FRENCH ONION OMELET

Steps:

• In a 10-inch ovenproof skillet heat oil over medium heat.
• Add red onion, shallots (if desired, and sugar. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until tender and golden, stirring often.
• Remove 1/4 cup cooked onion mixture and set aside.
• Stir green onion, mustard, and thyme into skillet.
• In a bowl beat together eggs, water, salt, and pepper.
• Stir in 1/3 cup of the cheese.
• Pour into skillet.
• Bake in a 375°F for 15 minutes or until set.
• Top with remaining cheese and reserved onion mixture.
• Cut into wedges.
• Makes 6 main-dish servings.

CHEESE AND GREEN ONION OMELET-A CAN'T MISS BASIC!

Steps:

• Combine the oil, green onions, and seasoned salt in a small nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat until the onions have softened, about 3 minutes. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the black pepper. Add the mixture to the skillet and stir briefly to lightly scramble the eggs. Without stirring, continue to cook until the eggs are softly set, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle the cheese on top. Tilt the pan away from you and, using a spatula, fold half of the omelet over to enclose the filling. Cook for 1 minute more to melt the cheese. Slide the omelet onto a plate and serve.