Broccoli cheese omelet is a delectable and savory dish that combines the wholesome goodness of broccoli and cheese in a fluffy egg base, baked to perfection in the oven. Known for its ease of preparation and minimal ingredients, this oven-baked omelet is a perfect go-to option for a quick and nutritious breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. With its vibrant green broccoli florets, gooey melted cheese, and tender egg custard, the broccoli cheese oven omelet offers a satisfying meal that's brimming with flavor and nutritional value. Let's dive into the simple steps involved in creating this cheesy broccoli egg masterpiece.
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BROCCOLI & CHEESE OMELET
This bright-green omelet is a perfect way to get kids to eat their veggies. Finely chopping the broccoli and spinach not only helps them cook faster, but also makes them easier--and safer--for toddlers to eat. Have all your ingredients ready next to the stove because this omelet cooks up fast. Read more about the story behind this omelet: Cooking with Juliet.
Provided by Adam Dolge
Categories Healthy Omelet Recipes
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli and spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk egg and milk in a small bowl. Add the mixture to the pan and stir briefly to combine with the vegetables. Cook, tilting the pan and letting egg run under the edges, until the egg forms a thin, even layer. Continue to cook, reducing the heat if starting to brown, until just slightly wet, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and salt. Use a spatula to roll into an omelet. Serve topped with sour cream and chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 205.6 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 477.8 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
BROCCOLI-AND-CHEESE OVER-EASY OMELET
Browning the cheese in the pan develops and concentrates the flavor so you can use less. Keeping the yolk whole but still runny creates a rich sauce for the omelet.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook broccoli and scallion covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes. Season with 1/8 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Transfer to a plate.
- Add cheese to skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until melted and golden, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add egg and egg whites. Keeping egg yolk intact, drag a spatula through the whites to spread them evenly in the pan. Cook, covered, until whites are set and yolk is still runny, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Top with broccoli-scallion mixture, and fold omelet over. Sprinkle with a pinch of red-pepper flakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 g, Cholesterol 217 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 258 g
MEDITERRANEAN BROCCOLI & CHEESE OMELET
My Italian mother-in-law taught me to make this omelet years ago-she would make it for breakfast, lunch or dinner and eat it on Italian bread. This is one of my favorite ways to use up leftover broccoli. -Mary Licata, Pembroke Pines, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place broccoli in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; steam, covered, 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Stir in cooked broccoli, grated cheese and olives. In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat; pour in egg mixture. Cook, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until eggs are nearly set., Broil 3-4 in. from heat 2-4 minutes or until eggs are completely set. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into wedges. Sprinkle with shaved cheese and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 290mg cholesterol, Sodium 775mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
EASY BROCCOLI-CHEESE OVEN OMELET
This cheesy oven-baked broccoli omelet may just be the easiest omelet you've ever made. It will certainly be one of the tastiest!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Dairy
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425ºF.
- Place broccoli in microwaveable 9-inch-square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Add water; cover with waxed paper. Microwave on HIGH 2 min. Drain; return broccoli to dish. Top with cheddar.
- Whisk cream cheese spread, eggs and Parmesan until blended; pour over broccoli.
- Bake 25 min. or until top is golden brown and center is set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 285 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 17 g
QUICK AND SIMPLE BROCCOLI AND CHEESE
This recipe is great for just-getting-started-cooks.
Provided by KGASKINS
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Broccoli
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and transfer to a microwave safe casserole dish.
- Pour melted butter over broccoli (use more or less, to taste) and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle cheese over the top and microwave, on high, for 1 minute, or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 37.7 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 166.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
OVEN BAKED OMELET
Yummy, fluffy eggs made in the oven.
Provided by sarigal
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Omelet Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter.
- Beat eggs, sour cream, milk, and salt in a bowl until blended. Stir in green onions. Pour mixture in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until set, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over eggs and continue baking until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 295.8 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 545.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
EARLY-RISER OVEN OMELET
Everyone will rush to the table when you serve this big fluffy omelet. Packed with tomato, broccoli, ham and cheese, it makes a hearty brunch dish that easily serves a bunch. -Wendy Fawcett, Gillam, Manitoba
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat the egg whites, eggs, milk, seasoned salt and pepper. Pour into a greased 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Sprinkle with the ham, broccoli, cheese, tomato and onion. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until eggs are almost set, 30-35 minutes. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat until the eggs are set and top is lightly browned, 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 183mg cholesterol, Sodium 805mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BAKED CHEESE OMELET
Easy Denver type omelet that is BAKED in the oven- no flipping! So you can continue getting ready or enjoy some coffee and the paper instead of slaving over the stove! Found on The Scandinavian Society of Nova Scotia website and altered to my taste.
Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Beat eggs, water, and salt together.
- Melt the butter in a heavy ovenproof pan and then add the onions, ham and bell pepper. Sauté for 3 minutes.
- Pour the egg mixture over the onion, red pepper and ham mixture and then sprinkle with the cheese cubes.
- Bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes. When the egg is set and the cheese has melted, the omelet is done.
- Garnish with parsley- if desired- and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 549, Fat 40.2, SaturatedFat 22.6, Cholesterol 311.4, Sodium 600, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.4, Protein 38.9
EASY OVEN OMELET WITH CHEESE
This couldn't be easier to make so it's great for a brunch. I have also halved the recipe for just my husband and me. I have even served the squares between toast as sandwiches.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Breakfast
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Spray an 11-1/2 x 7-1/2 x 1-1/2-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- If halving recipe, use an 8x8x2-inch pan.
- Beat eggs. Add milk,seasoned salt, and instant minced onion; mix well.
- Stir in shredded cheese.
- Pour into baking dish.
- Bake, uncovered, until eggs are set and top is golden brown, about 40 to 45 minutes.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh broccoli florets for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have cheddar cheese, you can use another type of hard cheese, such as Parmesan or Gruyère.
- Add some cooked bacon or sausage to the omelet for a heartier meal.
- Serve the omelet with a side of salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
- For a vegetarian omelet, omit the bacon or sausage.
- You can also make this omelet in a skillet on the stovetop over medium heat.
Conclusion:
Broccoli cheese omelet is a quick and easy breakfast or brunch recipe that is packed with flavor. It's a great way to use up leftover broccoli, and it's a healthy and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy breakfast or brunch recipe, give this broccoli cheese omelet a try.
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