Omelette surprise

Prepare a fluffy omelette filled with cheese, ham, and vegetables, topped with a surprise layer of baked meringue.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Eggs (large, separated into yolks and whites)10Count
Whole Milk (for omelette mixture)250Milliliters
Cheddar Cheese (grated)200Grams
Ham (diced)300Grams
Bell Pepper (red, diced)1Count
Onion (small, finely chopped)1Count
Butter (unsalted)50Grams
Salt (to taste)1Tsp
Black Pepper (freshly ground)0.5Tsp
Sugar (for meringue)50Grams

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
  2. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with whole milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. Melt butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add onions and bell pepper, sauté until soft.
  4. Add diced ham to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Pour the egg yolk mixture into the skillet, cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are just set.
  6. Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the omelette, fold it in half, and transfer to an oven-safe dish.
  7. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks form.
  8. Spread the meringue over the omelette, ensuring it is completely covered.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown.
  10. Remove from oven, let it cool slightly, and serve warm.

Kitchen equipment

Oven-safe DishElectric Mixer