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Dad's Chili Cheese Omelet Recipe

This hearty and flavorful chili cheese omelet is a family favorite, perfect for a special birthday breakfast or a weekend brunch! It's surprisingly easy to make, combining the comforting warmth of chili with the richness of melted cheese and fluffy eggs. Get ready for rave reviews – this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 387.4 kcal
Protein 47g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Dad's Chili Cheese Omelet

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How to Make Dad's Chili Cheese Omelet

  1. Prepare the chili: Heat 1 cup of chili in a small saucepan over low heat and keep warm.
  2. Prep ingredients: Finely chop the onion and jalapeño (if using). Shred the cheese. Beat the eggs in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Melt the butter: In a small nonstick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
  4. Sauté the veggies: Add the chopped onion and jalapeño (if using) to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
  5. Add the eggs: Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet and let them cook for a minute undisturbed, tilting pan gently to let uncooked egg flow under the edges.
  6. Distribute the chili and cheese: Once the eggs are mostly set but still slightly moist on top, spoon about 1/2 cup of warm chili onto one half of the omelet. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese and add additional chopped onions and jalapeños, if desired.
  7. Fold and finish: Gently fold the omelet in half to create a semicircle.
  8. Serve: Carefully slide the omelet onto a plate. Top with a dollop of chili and a sprinkle of extra cheese for presentation.
  9. Repeat steps 4-8 for additional omelets using 3-4 eggs per omelet.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

43 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

64g

Carbs

6g

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