Omelette in a Bag
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Omelette in a Bag
Description
Omelette in a Bag uses beaten eggs mixed with water and your choice of diced ham, shredded cheese, and various vegetables cooked inside a sealed heavy-duty freezer bag. Heating in boiling water gently cooks the eggs and fillings together evenly without direct pan contact, producing a soft, firm texture without browning or sticking. Additional toppings such as salsa, avocado, or sour cream can be added after cooking for extra flavor.
This recipe allows for broad customization with ingredients like bacon, sausage, tomatoes, and assorted cheeses. The careful sealing and shaking of the bag ensure everything is well mixed and cooked thoroughly. It’s well suited for meals when multiple omelettes with different fillings need to be prepared efficiently.
Adjust cooking times based on the number of eggs and altitude to ensure the eggs are fully set. When removing the bag, opening carefully and sliding the omelette onto a plate allows it to retain its shape. Serving with fresh toppings enhances both taste and texture.
Try different combinations of meats, vegetables, and cheeses such as diced ham, bell peppers, or Monterey Jack for variety.Customize the topping options with ingredients like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream to suit individual tastes.Monitor cooking times carefully, increasing 1-2 minutes per additional egg and adjusting for elevation changes.Use a heavy-duty quart-sized freezer bag and remove as much air as possible before sealing for best cooking results.
Ingredients
- 2 egg
- 1 Tablespoon water
- 1 Tablespoon cheese shredded
- 1 Tablespoon ham diced
additional ingredients (to your liking):
- Bacon cooked & chopped
- sausage cooked & crumbled
- tomato diced
- bell pepper diced
- onion chopped
- mushroom sliced
- whatever other toppings you like
Optional Toppings:
- salt
- black pepper
- sour cream
- salsa
- avocado
- guacamole
- any additional topping ingredients you like
Instructions
- While waiting for the water to boil, crack eggs into a Ziploc heavy-duty, large (at least quart-sized) freezer bag and add water. Add any remaining ingredients that you would like, press as much air out of the bag as you can, and seal tightly.
- Seal and shake, smash, squish the bag - whatever you can to get those eggs really beaten up.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil (approximately ⅔ full). Place bags (up to 6) in the boiling water and cook for 13 minutes (adding 1-2 minutes per additional egg if people want bigger omelettes). Also, cooking times vary depending on elevation - check your eggs every few minutes. Once they are no longer runny and feel like they are set, they are ready!
- Carefully remove the bags from the water. When you open the bag, the omelette should easily slide onto the plate. Top with any additional toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe can be customized extensively with various meat, vegetable, and cheese fillings to suit your preference.
- Additional toppings such as salsa, sour cream, or guacamole enhance the finished omelette's flavor and texture.
- Adjust cooking times when using more eggs or at higher elevations to ensure the omelette is fully cooked without being runny.
- Use a heavy-duty freezer bag and seal tightly, removing excess air to prevent water entry and achieve even cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Omelette
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 124% |
| Sodium | 588mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1040IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 13.9mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 158mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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