Bacon And Cheese Omelet Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Bacon and Cheese Omelet, a delightful twist on a classic breakfast! Crispy bacon, melted cheese, and fluffy eggs combine for a weekend brunch masterpiece. Serve with toast or sweet rolls, juice, and coffee for the perfect start to your day. This recipe, originally featured in Bon Appetit (April 1986), is sure to become a family favorite.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 475.4 kcal
Protein 53g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bacon And Cheese Omelet

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How to Make Bacon And Cheese Omelet

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Butter a 9-inch round baking dish.
  3. Arrange 6 slices of cheddar cheese (or your preferred cheese) on the bottom of the dish.
  4. Cook 7 slices of bacon in a large skillet over medium-low heat until crispy but not burnt (about 8-10 minutes).
  5. Remove bacon from skillet and drain well on paper towels.
  6. Finely chop 4 slices of cooked bacon.
  7. Cut the remaining 3 slices of bacon in half crosswise, then curl each half into a spiral.
  8. Set aside the chopped and curled bacon.
  9. In a medium bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs and 1/4 cup of milk.
  10. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir in the chopped bacon.
  11. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the cheese in the prepared baking dish.
  12. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the omelet is set and lightly golden brown.
  13. Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs in the center and arrange the bacon curls around the edge.
  14. Bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  15. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing into wedges and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

77g

Carbs

1g