Description
A quick and savory omelet packed with juicy sausage, diced tomatoes, and melted cheese, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner. This fluffy, protein-rich recipe is easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4large eggsdivided
- 1tablespoonswater
- 2tablespoonsbutterdivided
- 1/2lbground breakfast sausage
- 1/2cuptomatoes diced
- 1cupshredded cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk 2 eggs and 1 tablespoon water and set aside.
- Heat a 10-inchnonstick skilleton medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned about 3-5 minutes. Remove to a bowl to drain grease.
- In the same skillet, on medium-low heat add 1 tablespoon of butter and melt.
- Pour in whisked eggs. Eggs should be set immediately at the edges.
- After some of the egg has been set lift the edges of the omelet with a spatula. And tilt the pan a little to allow the uncooked egg to come into contact with the hot pan.
- Add 1/2 of the cheese, sausage, and tomatoes to one side of the omelet. Carefully use a spatula and flip the other side over. Reduce heat to low and cook for about 1 1/2 minutes or until egg is cooked through. Remove to a plate and repeat with the remaining ingredients to make the second omelet.
- Serve with your favorite breakfast sides!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 calories
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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