A Secret Recipe:
Baked Mini Cheese & Onion Omelettes
I am a huge fan of simple recipes when time is tight – if there’s a cheat’s version of a recipe that helps me whilst I am working, than that’s the recipe for me! When I DO have time however, I love being in the kitchen, baking and preparing meals, I find it very cathartic and relaxing, and I love working with fresh seasonal produce. So, when I saw these Baked Mini Cheese & Onion Omelettes on my assigned blog with the Secret Recipe Club, I knew I’d be making them for a busy mid-week luncheon dish. My secret assigned blog for September was The Colbert Clan, a family cooking and lifestyle site, where Kate, the author, shares her family friendly recipes, as well as handy product reviews and tales from her family table.
As well as Kate’s recipe for MINI OMELETTES, I was also very tempted with several of her other recipes, such as: HAM AND CHEESE BRAIDED BREAD, BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches, Creamy Coleslaw, Fritos Salad and MINI SNICKERS CHEESECAKES. Kate’s blog is filled with easy family recipes and photos of her delightful “kiddie clan”, you will fee as if you have known her all your life by the time you leave! Her recipe for Mini Omelettes is a revelation, and for me, they fitted right in to my 5:2 and low calorie diet, as well as being easy to make too. I made six of them, for a light lunch for the two of us, and only used 5 eggs; as well as the eggs, all I added was some half fat mature Cheddar cheese and some red onion.
These baked omelettes are cooked in paper cases in a muffin tin, and can be frozen once baked. You can of course use any filling to suit, such as fried bacon, chopped tomatoes, cooked sausage, green and red peppers and even fried mushrooms. Although we ate ours with a big bowl of home-grown salad for lunch, Kate suggests you have them for breakfast (great idea) and they can also be added to a toasted muffin (English muffin) to make a breakfast sandwich, which is another great idea. I have copied Kate’s recipe below, with my amendments and in metric measurements, but you can see the original recipe here: Mini Omelet Cups. I have made something similar before, Cheesy bacon and egg breakfast cups, which are also gluten-free baked egg muffins.
For more information about The Secret Recipe Club and how to join, why not pop over to read all about it here: About the Secret Recipe Club and to join, here: Join the Secret Recipe Club . It’s such a fun experience and it’s a great way to get new followers, plus there are always new blogs to discover too. Karen
Baked Mini Cheese & Onion Omelettes Recipe:
(Makes 12)
Ingredients:
8 large free-range eggs
120 mls milk, I used skimmed milk
100g half fat Cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 red onion, peeled and finely diced
salt and pepper, to taste
fresh chopped parsley, to garnish
Method:
1. Pre-heat oven to 180C/350F/Gas mark 4. Line a 12 hole muffin tin with paper cases to fit.
2. Whisk the eggs and milk together and then add the grated cheese and diced onion. Season to taste.
3. Spoon or pour the mixture into the paper cases and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until puffed up and golden brown.
4. Serve warm with salad for lunch, or with bacon for breakfast.
SAllyBR says
what a nice coincidence, a friend of mine just sent me last nigh a recipe by email telling me he felt I would love it- for what he called “muffin omelettes” – and they are similar to yours, although I must say you always up the presentation to super classy levels!
I am pinning right away!
Have a great Reveal Day!
Karen Burns-Booth says
Thanks Sally, I do like to set my table nicely when eating and photographing! Karen
Dom says
what a lovely idea! these look so tasty and so divine!
Karen Burns-Booth says
Thanks Dom – these were a real treat!
Eb Gargano says
What a lovely recipe! They look delicious and I love the idea of making omelettes in the oven. I am always on the lookout for good recipes to make with the kids and I think they’d love to have a go at these.
Karen Burns-Booth says
These are easy to make and very tasty, plus, you can add whatever fillings you like too!
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says
What a perfect handheld breakfast on those busy “to go” mornings….then when I shipped everyone out the door I would sit and enjoy mine on that beautiful chicken plate you have.
Karen Burns-Booth says
Thanks Wendy! A friend gave me the plate, and I love it!
Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says
Those look adorable!!! What a fantastic choice. I am planning on trying these and pinned one of your gorgeous photos!
Karen Burns-Booth says
Thanks so much Karen – I hope you enjoyed these if you did make them too!
Sarah E. says
Stop! Those are so cute! Great choice for your SRC pick this month 🙂
Karen Burns-Booth says
Hahaha! Thanks Sarah!
Emily @ Life on Food says
Why is it that mini food items always look so much more delicious. These are so cute and I just want to eat them up! Happy Reveal Day!
Karen Burns-Booth says
I know, mini stuff always looks better and tastier somehow, I agree Emily!
Terri Oliver Steffes says
I love that these get done all at the same time. Perfect for a brunch or a family breakfast where you don’t want to be behind the the stove all morning. Thanks for picking this one! It’s my first reveal day and I am having too much fun!
Karen Burns-Booth says
WELCOME to SRC and thanks for your lovely comments too Terri!
Tara says
Such beautiful photos! These look perfect for breakfast. I loved being assigned your blog this month.
Karen Burns-Booth says
THANKS Tara! I have been over to see your lovely post about my pancakes, thanks so much!
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says
Those mini omelets are adorable!!
I’ve actually never made an omelet and probably would fail miserably at it (eggs are just not my strong suit) but these would be near impossible at messing up!
Karen Burns-Booth says
This is a fail-safe recipe Lauren, no way you can mess up here!
Kate says
I’m so glad you tried these because they are a fun variation to breakfast! They are perfect for my husband and son when they are on the go, headed to work and school!
Karen Burns-Booth says
Thanks so much for the recipe inspiration Kate!
Jean says
What a great idea. Something that can be on the table in hardly any time at all is always good for me.
Thanks for the recipe.
Karen Burns-Booth says
These are easy to make and all cook at the same time too Jean, which is very helpful!
Sue Lau says
Perfect nibbles for a brunch tray! I may make these during the holidays when I have guests.
Karen Burns-Booth says
Go for it Sue, they are easy to make and you can different ingredients to suit!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Love the idea of these for breakfast, lunch OR dinner!
Karen Burns-Booth says
Exactly Dorothy! Perfect for any time of the day!
Niamh says
And now I am hungry! Love these. I make similar but with cream, and sometimes I line the cup first with bacon. I think I might have to whip up a batch 🙂
Karen Burns-Booth says
Thanks Niamh! Yes, I have also done that version with bacon or ham here: Cheesy bacon and egg breakfast cups and like you, I am a BIG bacon fan, so anything with bacon gets my vote!