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chili cheese omelette

Chili Cheese Omelette

Matthew Chin
This chili cheese omelette is a hearty and filling way to incorporate last night's leftovers into today's breakfast. Chili and eggs come together with fresh ingredients that maximize the flavor of this omelette.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 4
Calories 371 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup leftover or canned chili
  • 1 cup cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 jalapeno (sliced)
  • ½ cup onions (diced)
  • ½ cup diced tomato
  • ¼ cup black beans
  • ¼ corn
  • Limes to garnish
  • Sour cream to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Crack four eggs in a large bowl and whisk thoroughly until combined and set aside.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat.
  • Add vegetable oil followed by diced onions and jalapeños.
  • Sauté until translucent, about 2-5 minutes.
  • Once onions are translucent, pour eggs and cook and stir occasionally with a spatula for 1-2 minutes until a thin solid layer forms.
  • Place a lid over the omelette to harden the top layer.
  • When a solid skin has formed, add the filling, beginning with cheddar cheese, chili, beans, tomato, and corn.
  • Once ready, fold and place onto a plate.
  • Top your chili cheese omelette with the same interior ingredients.
  • Garnish with sour cream and cilantro.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

For this chili cheese omelette, cheddar cheese works best because of its sharpness and affordability. If you want to elevate this dish, I would suggest a gruyere because of its bold taste or a queso fresco as it will be really delicious with chili and lime juice.
The key to making any omelette is patience and for this one, extra patience is required. Because the chili has a lot of moisture, waiting just a little longer for the omelette shell to solidify is highly recommended. That way, when you place the chili on the eggs it will stay together.
Covering an omelette locks in the moisture and helps cook the top of the omelette while in the process. This is a great technique for a recipe like this one where the top needs to be more hardened. I would, however, recommend removing the lid when you add the chili as the excess moisture in the pan will make the dish worse.

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 20.5gProtein: 19.6gFat: 24.4gSaturated Fat: 10.2gFiber: 5.7g
Keyword eggs, leftovers, omelette
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