Omelette surprise
Prepare a fluffy omelette filled with cheese, ham, and vegetables, topped with a surprise layer of baked meringue.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs (large, separated into yolks and whites) | 10 | Count |
| Whole Milk (for omelette mixture) | 250 | Milliliters |
| Cheddar Cheese (grated) | 200 | Grams |
| Ham (diced) | 300 | Grams |
| Bell Pepper (red, diced) | 1 | Count |
| Onion (small, finely chopped) | 1 | Count |
| Butter (unsalted) | 50 | Grams |
| Salt (to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 0.5 | Tsp |
| Sugar (for meringue) | 50 | Grams |
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with whole milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Melt butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add onions and bell pepper, sauté until soft.
- Add diced ham to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour the egg yolk mixture into the skillet, cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are just set.
- Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the omelette, fold it in half, and transfer to an oven-safe dish.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the meringue over the omelette, ensuring it is completely covered.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown.
- Remove from oven, let it cool slightly, and serve warm.
Kitchen equipment
Oven-safe DishElectric Mixer
