Best Cheddar Onion And Red Bell Pepper Souffléd Omelet Recipes

SOUFFLE OMELET (PUFFY OMELET)

Steps:

• Beat egg whites until frothy.
• Add water and salt; continue beating about a minute or until stiff peaks form.
• Beat yolks at high speed of electric mixer until thick and lemon colored (about 5 minutes).
• Fold yolks into whites.
• Heat butter in a 10 inch skillet with an oven proof handle.
• Pour in egg mixture, mounding it a little higher on the sides.
• Cook over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until eggs are puffed and set and the bottom is golden brown.
• Place skillet in a 325 degree (163 celcius) oven; bake for 10 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
• Make a shallow cut off center of the omelet.
• Place your fillers on the larger half of the omelet.
• Fold the smaller half over the fillers.
• Slip omelet onto a warmed plate.

MUSHROOM, BELL PEPPER, AND CHEESE OMELET

Steps:

• To make the filling: In a nonstick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add in the bell pepper, onion, and mushrooms; stir/saute for about 5 minutes or until tender.
• Add in Tabasco sauce and parsley; stir to combine; set aside.
• To make the omelet: in a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, water, salt, and pepper.
• Heat an 8-inch omelet pan over medium heat; add butter and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan.
• When butter foams, pour egg mixture in all at once.
• Let set for about 20 seconds or until edges begin to cook.
• Using a spatula, gently lift edges of mixture and tilt skillet to allow uncooked egg mixture to flow underneath.
• Continue to do this until the top is almost dry.
• Spoon vegetable mixture over one half of the omelet; sprinkle MJ cheese over vegetable mixture.
• Fold the other side of the omelet over to cover.
• Let stand for a few seconds to let cheese melt.
• Turn omelet out onto a warmed plate; sprinkle with parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley and tomato wedge.

ROASTED RED PEPPER OMELETS

Steps:

• Coat an 8-in. nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, water, salt and pepper. Add half of egg mixture to 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, add half of the red peppers, cheese and onions on one side; fold other side over filling. Slide omelet onto a plate. Repeat.

ROASTED SWEET RED PEPPER OMELET

Steps:

• Scramble together: Eggs, Roasted Sweet Red Bell Pepper Puree., Salt, Cracked Black Pepper.
• Pour into heated skillet (omelet pan) that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
• Cook until one side is done and turn to finish.
• Top with: Shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled precooked bacon, sauteed sweet onion.
• Fold over and remove to plate.
• Garnish with parsley and a thin slice of sweet red bell pepper.

POTATO, ONION AND RED PEPPER OMELET

Steps:

• Soak potato slices in several changes of cold water until water remains clear.
• Char peppers over gas flame or under broiler, turning until skins blister and blacken. Place in plastic bag and let steam 10 minutes.
• Rinse if necessary, pat dry, and peel off skins and remove seeds. Cut into 1 inch squares.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large broiler proof slope-sided skillet over medium heat.
• Add onions and saute until pale golden brown, stirring frequently, 10 to 15 minutes;transfer to plate.
• Heat another 2 tablespoons olive oil in same skillet.
• Drain potatoes and pat dry with paper towels.
• Add to skillet, cover partially, and cook until tender and pale golden brown, turning frequently, about 20 minutes.
• Transfer to plate with onions.
• Wipe skillet clean. Heat remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
• Add peppers, onions, potatoes and parsley to skillet and cook just until heated through.
• Pour eggs over, poking holes and tilting pan to allow eggs to run underneath and flow to edges to form crust; do not stir.
• Shake pan, cover and cook until eggs are almost set, about 6 minutes; do not overcook.
• Meanwhile, preheat broiler.
• Uncover skillet and broil mixture 5 to 6 inches from source of heat until eggs are completely set and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Slide omelet onto flat platter; cool slightly.
• Cut omelet into 8 wedges and serve warm.

EXTRA-SHARP CHEDDAR OVEN OMELET

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Fry bacon until crisp but not burnt.
• Drain, and reserving 1 tablespoon of drippings.
• Sauté onion & green onion in drippings until translucent.
• In a bowl beat eggs with cream and seasoned salt.
• Stir in bacon, onions, and 2 cups of the cheese.
• Pour into a greased, shallow, 3-quart baking dish.
• Bake, uncovered, in a 350 F degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes until mixture is set (doesn't jiggle) and top is lightly browned.
• When almost done, sprinkle with remaining cup cheese and return to oven until cheese melts.
• Serve immediately.

CHEDDAR, ONION, AND RED BELL PEPPER SOUFFLéD OMELET

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Cook onion and bell pepper in butter in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until softened. Add milk and bring to a boil. Add cornmeal in a slow stream, whisking, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes.
• Whisk in cheese, parsley, yolks, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
• Beat whites with cream of tartar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until they just hold stiff peaks. Fold one fourth of whites into cornmeal mixture to lighten, then fold cornmeal mixture gently but thoroughly into remaining whites. Spoon mixture into a greased 3-quart casserole and smooth top.
• Bake in middle of oven until puffed and golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.
• Serve immediately.