Omelet in a Bog
This came from the Foodwine list - I do not know the original author personally, but will always be grateful to her for this fun breakfast treat. It has become the traditional Sunday breakfast at our Rockport house. Because of a typo that I made, it's now known as Omelet in a Bog, but you can see its real name below along with the really fun instructions on how to make it. Remember, exactly 13 minutes - it has always worked perfectly for us.
Omelet in a Bag
Cindy Rotblat
Of her omelet in a bag, Cindy says it is an easy, fun way to prepare a tasty treat.
She suggests having guests use a permanent marker to write their names on quart size, self-locking freezer bags.
Next: Crack two large or extra-large eggs into the bag. (More than two will not work, she says.) Shake, mixing them well.
On the counter have containers with a variety of ingredients. She suggests grated cheeses, cubed ham, chopped onion, diced green pepper, tomato cut in bits, frozen hash browns, salsa, cooked bacon and pre-cooked sausage.
Tell guests not to go gung ho, she warns. If too many of these ingredients are used, they will take over, Cindy says.
Instruct guests to add the prepared ingredients of their choice to the bag and shake. "Make sure to get the air out of the bag and zip it up," said Cindy.
These bags then should be placed in a large soup or stock pot full of rolling boiling water for exactly 13 minutes.
She has found that you can usually cook six to eight omelets in a large pot.
For more, have another pot of boiling water.
When the bag is opened, the omelet rolls out easily.
Cindy has found that her guests - skeptical though they may be - are always amazed.
It's easy, convenient and delicious and there's no fat involved, Cindy points out.
"We've tried it, and the veggies come out crisp but not soggy!!!
Really easy
and tasty!!!"
And most of all it is fun. Everyone gets involved in the process, making it a great conversation starter.
For her omelet in a bag breakfasts, she suggests serving fresh fruit or coffee cake, too.