Diner-Style Omelet

I have always sauteed the vegetables when making omelets, but after seeing my favorite local diner prepare one of my favorite omelets without sauteing veggies, I decided to try it at home. Instead of sauteing, we will dice the veggies small and they will soften as the omelet cooks.

Mise en Place.

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• Onion
• Bell pepper (any color)
• Tomato
• Bacon
• 1 block extra sharp cheddar cheese (not the bagged stuff!)
• Butter
• Salt
• Pepper
• Optional: Tabasco, sour cream, chives, cilantro, salsa

Instructions

1. Cook bacon. Set aside and drain grease.
2. Dice the veggies and bacon, and grate the cheddar.
3. Heat oven to 350.
4. Break eggs into bowl and whisk until eggs become frothy.
5. Melt a small pat butter in pan over medium-low heat.
6. Pour in eggs and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
7. Allow to cook for about 15 seconds in order for the bottom of the omelet to slightly firm up.
8. Add veggies (not bacon and cheese) and place lid on pan. Continue cooking for another minute.
9. Remove lid and place in over for about 5-8 minutes or just until the eggs have firmed up on top.
10. Remove omelet from oven. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon and fold in half.
11. Plate and enjoy! Optional: add sour cream, cilantro, hot sauce, etc.

Too much browning for my taste, but still really good.