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Omelet in a Bag
A quick and easy breakfast made by cooking eggs and ingredients in a resealable freezer bag in boiling water.
From YouTube · Sep 15, 2015
A quick and easy breakfast made by cooking eggs and ingredients in a resealable freezer bag in boiling water.
5 min
Prep time
13 min
Cook time
18 min
Total time
2
Yield
Ingredients
8 ingredients- 2 eggs
- 2 slices of ham
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped onion
- 1 tbsp chopped green bell pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped and seeded tomato
- 2 chopped or sliced mushrooms
- 1 tbsp chunky salsa
Equipment
- large pot
Method
11 steps- Add two eggs into a large resealable freezer bag.
- Press out most of the air from the bag and seal.
- Shake or squeeze the bag to beat the eggs.
- Open the bag and add in your favorite omelet ingredients: ham, cheese, onion, bell pepper, tomato, mushrooms, and salsa.
- Squeeze out the air and seal the bag again.
- Gently turn the bag to incorporate the ingredients.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Place the freezer bag in the boiling water.
- Cook for 13 minutes.
- Carefully open the bag and roll the omelet out onto a plate.
- If the omelet mixture is high in water content, cook for a few more minutes and drain excess liquid before serving.
Helpful tips
- Assemble the omelets the night before for quick morning preparation.
- Ensure the water is boiling before placing the bag in for even cooking.
- Cook for additional minutes if the mixture is watery to prevent sogginess.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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