Mega Omelette

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• How do you make an omelette without under or overcooking, and not spill ingredients everywhere? Can it be done? Sure – we’ll show you how. What’s more difficult — figuring out the proper spelling of omelette or cooking one? Is it omelet or omelette? Depends on who you ask and how they’re feeling that particular day. It seems most people have settled on omelette as the proper spelling although omelet is recognized as the same light, thin egg dish that has become a staple of great morning breakfasts around the world. The basic ingredients you'll need for an omelette are: Eggs Milk Seasoning (salt, pepper, fresh herbs, garlic powder, other favorites) Butter Cheese (typically cheddar, but you can get creative) Meat (typically ham, but sausage and other meats work too) Onion and other veggies (red or green bell pepper, mushrooms, tomato, asparagus, etc.) Although ham and cheese is considered an American classic, there is no limit to the number of creative and tasty omelettes you can come up with. Here are just a few more ideas: Spinach Parmesan – Add fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese in place of the filling above. Hash Brown– Cook a serving of breakfast potatoes or hash browns and use them as a filling for your omelette. Vegetable – Use tomato, onion and mushroom or other quick cooking vegetables to create a tasty variant. Omelette Recipes Omelette fillings vary as much as personal taste. So, experiment with different ingredients to find your own personal fave. An omelette with Canadian bacon filling in lieu of ham is a tasty alternative, for example. Or you might try an omelette topped with mushroom cheese sauce for an easy breakfast recipe that looks entirely upscale. Or, speaking of easy gourmet recipes, how about a Greek omelette with feta cheese and spinach. Yum! And don't forget the classic Denver omelette with onions and bell peppers, or my personal favorite, the garden omelette, loaded with fresh veggies. Don’t be afraid to try something new—you might end up with an awesome new favorite omelette!