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Chorizo Omelette with Cheddar and Sour Cream

This deliciously big, substantial and filling chorizo omelette will keep you full for hours. Serve it with veggies or berries to balance out its richness.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 471 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Spanish

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or butter
  • ¼ cup onions thinly sliced; 2 ounces
  • ¼ cup chorizo sausage link fully cooked, thinly sliced; 1 ounce
  • ¼ cup cheddar cheese shredded; 1 ounce
Optional Toppings:
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs with the salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Brush it with olive oil. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the chorizo and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 more minute.
  3. Pour the eggs on top and gently stir, using a heat-resistant spatula, to distribute the onions and chorizo evenly.
  4. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the bottom starts to set. Gently lift the omelet's edges and allow the uncooked egg from the top to slide under, where it will cook faster.
  5. When the bottom is set, flip the omelet (see "Notes" for tips on how to flip it).
  6. Cook for 1-2 more minutes on the second side. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar on half of the omelet and fold.
  7. Turn the heat off and allow the cheese to melt from the residual heat, then slide the omelette onto a plate, top it with your desired toppings, and serve.

Notes

  • You can use two wide spatulas to flip it, although, admittedly, this sometimes leads to the omelette falling apart.
  • Here's what I usually do. I place a large heatproof plate on top of the skillet. I then invert the omelet onto the plate, cooked side up, and then slide it back into the skillet. You can see in the video below how I do it.
  • A third option is to not flip it at all. When the bottom is almost cooked, reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and keep cooking on very low heat until the top is set.
  • Although an omelet is best when freshly cooked, you can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the microwave, covered, at 50% power. I don't recommend freezing the leftovers. 
  • The nutrition info does not include toppings. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1omelette Calories 471kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Sodium 850mg (35%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 471

% Daily Value*

Serving 1omelette
Calories 471kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Sodium 850mg 35%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.