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Omlette in a Bag on a plate with fresh fruit
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Omelette in a Bag

Omelette in a bag is a perfect breakfast for camping, family reunions, or at even home.  Everyone can customize their own with their favorite ingredients. And clean-up is a breeze!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Omelette
Servings: 1 Omelette
Calories: 342kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 Tablespoon water
  • 1 Tablespoon cheese shredded
  • 1 Tablespoon ham diced

additional ingredients (to your liking):

  • bacon cooked & chopped
  • sausage cooked & crumbled
  • tomato diced
  • bell peppers diced
  • onion chopped
  • mushroom sliced
  • whatever other toppings you like

Optional Toppings:

  • Salt & pepper
  • sour cream
  • salsa
  • avocado
  • guacamole
  • any additional topping ingredients you like

Instructions

  • While waiting for the water to boil, crack eggs into a Ziploc heavy-duty, large (at least quart-sized) freezer bag and add water. Add any remaining ingredients that you would like, press as much air out of the bag as you can, and seal tightly.
    eggs, ham, cheese and seasoning in a ziplock bag to make an omelette in a bag
  • Seal and shake, smash, squish the bag - whatever you can to get those eggs really beaten up.
    eggs, ham, cheese and seasoning mixed in a ziplock bag
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil (approximately ⅔ full). Place bags (up to 6) in the boiling water and cook for 13 minutes (adding 1-2 minutes per additional egg if people want bigger omelettes). 
    Also, cooking times vary depending on elevation - check your eggs every few minutes.  Once they are no longer runny and feel like they are set, they are ready!
    tongs pulling a ziplock bag with cooked eggs out of a pot of water
  • Carefully remove the bags from the water. When you open the bag, the omelette should easily slide onto the plate. Top with any additional toppings and enjoy!
    Omlette in a Bag on a plate with fresh fruit

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Notes

    • Meat filling ideas: Diced ham, bacon, ground sausage, Kielbasa sausage, steak slices, Spam, pulled pork, seasoned ground beef, pepperoni, salami, shredded chicken.
    • Vegetable filling ideas: Red, green, orange, or yellow bell peppers, mushrooms, red onion, green onion, white onion, cherry tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, garden tomato, fresh spinach, diced zucchini, broccoli, avocado, butternut squash, alfalfa sprouts.
    • Cheese filling ideas: Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Provolone, Pepper Jack, Swiss, Gruyere, Mozzarella.
    • Topping ideas: Shredded cheese, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, parsley, diced tomatoes, diced onions, basil leaves, lime, Hollandaise sauce, Greek yogurt

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 373mg | Sodium: 588mg | Potassium: 247mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1040IU | Vitamin C: 13.9mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 1.5mg