A fun and easy way to make individual omelets for a group. Everyone can choose their own fillings, add them to a bag with eggs, and cook several customized omelets at the same time.
Servings: 1 omelet per bag
Cook Time: About 13 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- Diced ham
- Chopped green onion
- Chopped green bell pepper
- Chopped tomato
- Cooked hash browns
- Salsa, for serving
- Other favorite omelet fillings, as desired
- 1 heat-safe bag specifically rated by the manufacturer for boiling/cooking
Instructions:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Crack 2 eggs into the bag. Seal temporarily and gently knead or shake the bag until the eggs are thoroughly combined.
- Open the bag and add your choice of prepared omelet fillings. Each person can customize their own omelet.
- Gently mix the ingredients with the eggs.
- Press as much air as possible from the bag and seal securely, keeping the egg mixture toward the bottom.
- Place the sealed bag into the boiling water and cook for about 13 minutes, or until the eggs are completely set. Several bags can be cooked at the same time if the pot is large enough to accommodate them without crowding.
- Carefully remove the bag from the water. Open it away from your face to avoid escaping steam.
- The cooked omelet should slide easily from the bag onto a plate.
- Serve immediately with salsa and any additional toppings.
Cook’s Note: Set out bowls of different fillings and let everyone assemble their own omelet. It makes this especially fun for a family breakfast or brunch.
Safety Note: I made one important update to the original recipe. I would not use an ordinary plastic storage bag in boiling water. Use only a bag whose manufacturer specifically states that it is suitable for boiling or cooking at that temperature.
Source: Colleen Smith