Mushroom Pepper Omelet

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Updated Jun. 30, 2023

Here’s a hearty, home-style omelet for two that’s ready in a jiffy and will keep you satisfied all morning long. —Diana Howard, Ava, Illinois

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Mushroom Pepper Omelet

Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 10 min
Yield 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 5 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onions, mushrooms and green pepper in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Remove and keep warm.
  2. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium-high heat.
  3. Whisk the eggs, salt and pepper. Add egg mixture to skillet (mixture should set immediately at edges).
  4. As eggs set, push cooked edges toward the center, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When the eggs are set, spoon vegetable mixture on one side and sprinkle with cheeses; fold other side over filling. Cut in half.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 392 calories, 32g fat (17g saturated fat), 586mg cholesterol, 1009mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein.