Omelets make the most of leftovers and your favorite ingredients
Omelets are a great way to use up leftovers or incorporate your favorite ingredients into a fast and easy meal. This recipe is simple, but anything can be included just minutes before covering the pan to melt the cheese. Just be sure whatever you add is at room temperature. My kids sometimes like super cheesy omelets for dinner; it makes them feel adventurous in the kitchen and that rules can be whatever you want them to be. It's a fun break from the norm for everyone.
The Perfect Omelet
makes 1 servings
½ tablespoon olive oil
2 large eggs, whisked in a small metal bowl until frothy
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup your favorite ingredient or leftovers (such as: crabmeat, chicken, fish, mushrooms, broccoli, salad left overs, casserole leftovers, carmelized onions, to name a few)
Slick a small non-stick omelet pan with the oil and place it over medium heat. When the pan is hot, pour in the eggs, swirl the pan to create an even layer of eggs, and let them cook undisturbed for about 2 minutes. Add the salt, pepper, cheese, and your favorite ingredient. Cover the pan for about 1 minute to melt the cheese. With a rubber spatula, loosen the omelet from the pan and fold in half while sliding it from the pan directly onto a warm plate. Serve immediately.
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