| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 25 min |
| Active: | 5 min |
| Yield: | 1 omelet |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 25 min |
| Active: | 5 min |
| Yield: | 1 omelet |
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons grated Cheddar
- 1 tablespoon diced green bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon diced tomato
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely diced green onion
- 2 slices ham, chopped
- 2 mushrooms, sliced
- Pinch of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped chives
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, crack the eggs into a 1-quart, resealable, boil-proof (FDA-approved) bag, then seal and smush the eggs to scramble them. Add the cheese, pepper, tomato, onion, ham, mushrooms, salt and pepper, then shake everything together. Squeeze the excess air out of the bag and seal.
- Put the bag in the water and simmer until the mixture is set, about 15 minutes; use tongs to remove the bag from the water. Open the bag, roll out the omelet onto a plate and garnish with the chives.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 1 servings |
| Calories | 372 |
| Total Fat | 25 g |
| Saturated Fat | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Protein | 31 g |
| Cholesterol | 435 mg |
| Sodium | 1000 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 1 servings |
| Calories | 372 |
| Total Fat | 25 g |
| Saturated Fat | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Protein | 31 g |
| Cholesterol | 435 mg |
| Sodium | 1000 mg |
Reviews
How about using a bain-marie on the stove by placing a Pyrex bowl in a pan of water and covering with a lid? Just as easy to fry in a pan!
Not a good idea to heat anything in plastic. You are getting chemicals leaching into your food. Suggest not heating anything in plastic in the microwave and certainly don’t boil in plastic.
I did this in a Zip N Steam microwave bag. It turned out ok. The bag does not stand up and has a right side up. It will be handy in the RV, no dishes to mess with! I would like to try the boil bag. I wonder what brand Ree used? I have read not wise to use ziplock bags due to the possibility of melting.
I, too, was introduced to these years ago, at a campground, and have been doing it ever since. We first use a permanent marker, to put our names on the bag. Then put the 3 eggs in, seal, and using your hands, squish the bag until the eggs appear beaten. Add your favorite ingredients (precook the meat, of course), put about 5 bags in the boiling water (depending on the size of your pot) and when done, scoop out and pour right out of the bag onto your plate. The perfect omelet!
Been making these for years and love them for early supper. I come home from work, throw all the ingredients in the bag (love fresh spinach as an add, too), and plop it in boiling water. By the time I change out of my work clothes and get settled a bit, I have a hot, delicious omelet waiting for me! I was first introduced to these as a guest at a campsite. I’m planning these this weekend for house guests, too. Someone suggested on another site to put a skewer in the top of the bag, above the seal, and let them hang in the boiling water. This is especially helpful when you have more than just a few going at the same time.
Sounds great can I make them then freeze warm up in microwave???
It takes longer to Boil the water than to heat a pan. This is terrible.
Tried this ,this morning. It’s okay, but takes longer than traditional way. Used regular freezer Ziploc with no problem. Probably won’t make this again.
This recipe is OK if you’re just looking for a quick breakfast. However, the texture is not desirable. If you’re looking for beautifully cooked, soft eggs, with a velvety texture, this isn’t the method to use. However, it’s a good idea in theory.
I do not like ham, can I substitute cooked bacon and if so how much?