Crispy Bacon and Sweet Onion Omelet

Egg omelet filled with sautéed onion, crisp bacon pieces, cheddar and American cheese, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes.

Ingredients -
4 Bacon Slices, cooked crisp and crumbled
1 teaspoon Butter
1/2 Sweet Onion, diced
3 Jumbo Eggs
2 tablespoons Water
1/4 cup shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 diced American Cheese Slice
1/8 teaspoon Coarse Salt
1/8 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
 
Preparation:

1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Sauté the onions in the butter until tender, about 10 minutes.

3. Prepare a 10-inch non-stick skillet with cooking spray and place over a cold burner.

4. Whisk together the eggs and water. Pour the egg mixture into the cold non-stick skillet.

5. Cover and turn the burner on medium-low heat.

6. Cook until steam begins to vent from the skillet. Remove the lid.

7. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon, Cheddar cheese, American cheese, salt, and red pepper flakes over the eggs.

8. Spread the sautéed onions over the eggs.

9. Gently swirl the skillet in a circular motion to release the omelet and slide it onto a plate.

10. Fold the omelet in half. Allow time for the cheese to melt, about 2 minutes.

 



Omelet Making Tip
Sweet Onion

Sweet onions like the Vidalia or Maui onion are often cooked but they are especially nice eaten raw on sandwiches, burgers and salads.


Omelet Making Tip
Jumbo Eggs
If your supermarket does not carry Jumbo eggs, substitute the 3 jumbo eggs with 4 large eggs.

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