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28 Omelet Recipes Worth Waking Up For
Updated on Sep. 16, 2024
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Ham & Feta Omelet
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Any excuse to have feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette is a good one! We pile this Mediterranean-inspired omelet with tomatoes for a great get-started breakfast. —Brittany Beus, College Station, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 omelet: 289 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 410mg cholesterol, 749mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.
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Fresh Corn Omelet
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I throw in homegrown corn and from-scratch salsa when I make this super summertime omelet. Sprinkle on onions, mushrooms, peppers and breakfast meat to customize it. —William Stone, Robson, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 omelet (calculated without salsa): 336 calories, 25g fat (12g saturated fat), 500mg cholesterol, 482mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein.
3/28
Mediterranean Broccoli & Cheese Omelet
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
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
Nutrition Facts:
1 wedge (calculated without shaved Romano cheese): 229 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 290mg cholesterol, 775mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein.
4/28
French Omelet
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This cheesy omelet is modeled after the one I tasted and loved in a local restaurant. Mine is so hearty and rich tasting that no one will guess it's lower in fat. —Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 omelet: 186 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 207mg cholesterol, 648mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat.
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Baked Omelette
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like omelets but don't always have time to stand by the stove. That's why I favor this oven-baked variety that I can quickly pop into the oven at a moment's notice. My family frequently requests this for Sunday brunch. They always empty the dish. —Ellen Bower, Taneytown, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 235 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 326mg cholesterol, 506mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein.
6/28
Ham 'n' Cheese Omelet Roll
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This brunch dish has easy ingredients and an impressive look all rolled into one! I love hosting brunch, and this special omelet roll is one of my very favorite items to prepare and share. A platter of these pretty swirled slices disappears fast. —Nancy Daugherty, Portland, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 239 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 260mg cholesterol, 637mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein.
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Cheesy Chive Omelet
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Fuel up for the day with eggs for breakfast. When you want a change, try the other omelet ideas at the end of the recipe. —Naomi Giddis, Two Buttes, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 omelet: 216 calories, 18g fat (9g saturated fat), 309mg cholesterol, 392mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 13g protein.
8/28
Veggie Omelet with Goat Cheese
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family eats a lot of vegetables so I'll set some aside at dinner to use in an omelet the next day. This cuts prep time in half! I like the versatility of this recipe because it can be made with whatever veggies and cheeses you have. —Lynne Keast, Monte Sereno, California
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 omelet: 316 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 393mg cholesterol, 539mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.
9/28
Cheddar-Ham Oven Omelet
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We had a family reunion for 50 relatives from the U.S. and Canada, and it took four pans of this hearty five-ingredient omelet to feed the crowd. Fresh fruit and an assortment of muffins helped round out our brunch menu. —Betty Abrey, Imperial, Saskatchewan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 208 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 314mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 15g protein.
10/28
Bacon & Mushroom Omelets
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I had grown tired of the same breakfast meals and wanted to make something more interesting. This fresh, flavorful omelet comes with a versatile sauce that can also be used as a nacho dip or topping, over mashed potatoes or inside burritos. —Susan Kieboam, Streetsboro, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 omelet with 1/4 cup sauce (calculated without optional toppings): 393 calories, 29g fat (14g saturated fat), 426mg cholesterol, 981mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein.
11/28
Asparagus Cream Cheese Omelet
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When asparagus is in season, it makes an appearance at almost all of my meals. It tastes fantastic in this cheese omelette, and it looks pretty, too. —Jane Cain, Junction City, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 omelet: 350 calories, 29g fat (15g saturated fat), 418mg cholesterol, 570mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein.
12/28
Cream Cheese & Chive Omelet
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The first bite of creamy filling lets you know this isn’t any old omelet. Make it once, and we suspect you’ll be fixing it often. —Anne Troise, Manalapan, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 omelet: 305 calories, 27g fat (10g saturated fat), 455mg cholesterol, 374mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 15g protein.
13/28
Southwestern Omelet
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Hearty home-style food is popular in our small farming and timber community. We love pulling in flavors from other regions for this eggy dish. —Patricia Collins, Imbler, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 390 calories, 31g fat (10g saturated fat), 355mg cholesterol, 480mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein.
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Spiral Omelet Supreme
Total Time
20 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This roly-poly omelet is a new way to do eggs for brunch. Want different veggies? You can substitute 2 cups of any type you like. When I'm cooking for gluten-free friends, I leave out the flour and the spiral rolls up a-OK.
—Debbie Morris, Hamilton, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 275 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 312mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.
15/28
Tomato and Green Pepper Omelet
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Fresh green pepper, onion and tomato give this savory omelet garden-fresh flavors. You can easily vary it based on the fresh ingredients you have on hand. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 omelet: 424 calories, 35g fat (13g saturated fat), 665mg cholesterol, 591mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.
16/28
Mushroom Pepper Omelet
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
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
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 392 calories, 32g fat (17g saturated fat), 586mg cholesterol, 1009mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein.
17/28
Fried Rice Omelet
Total Time
25 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a fun way to use up leftover chicken and cooked rice. This delightful omelet is perfect for dinner. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 omelet: 448 calories, 28g fat (12g saturated fat), 692mg cholesterol, 941mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein.
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No-Turn Omelet
Total Time
55 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It's a snap to put together this colorful casserole. I like to make it a day ahead, then refrigerate and bake the next morning. With ingredients such as sausage, eggs, cheese and peppers, it tastes like a strata—except it uses crackers rather than the traditional bread cubes. —Helen Clem
Creston, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 272 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 213mg cholesterol, 767mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 18g protein.
19/28
Chorizo Salsa Omelet
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Just a few ingredients jazz up a basic omelet and make it delish! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 omelet: 588 calories, 48g fat (19g saturated fat), 727mg cholesterol, 1568mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein.
20/28
Peanut Butter and Jelly Omelet
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Kids will absolutely devour this scrumptious omelet with peanut butter and jelly. Serving several for dinner? Fill each omelet with a different type of jelly for a fun change of pace. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 omelet: 639 calories, 43g fat (15g saturated fat), 665mg cholesterol, 736mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein.
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Ham and Cheese Omelet
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
This easy omelet will be a snap to fix for breakfast or dinner. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 omelet: 510 calories, 37g fat (18g saturated fat), 655mg cholesterol, 1495mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 41g protein.
22/28
Baked Omelet Roll
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A baked omelet is a deliciously different way to serve eggs. The eggs bake in the oven, so you don't have to keep a constant eye on them like omelets made in a frying pan on the stove.
Nutrition Facts:
2 slice: 204 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 238mg cholesterol, 393mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 13g protein.
23/28
Apple Cinnamon Omelet
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
This sweet and savory omelet is a cinch to whip up! —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 omelet: 476 calories, 38g fat (19g saturated fat), 695mg cholesterol, 667mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.
24/28
Spanish Omelet
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Wake up your taste buds with the yummy flavors of warm refried beans, salsa and shredded cheese in 15 minutes flat. Spice it up with a hot salsa, or add sizzling cooked bacon for a smoky twist. —Teresa Gunnell, Lovettsville, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 omelet: 450 calories, 26g fat (10g saturated fat), 583mg cholesterol, 944mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 31g protein.
25/28
Goat Cheese & Ham Omelet
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
As a busy working mom, my breakfast needs to require minimal prep. I often combine the egg mixture beforehand and refrigerate it overnight. Then all I have to do in the morning is heat up my skillet. My favorite part is the goat cheese filling, which gets nice and creamy from the heat of the omelet. —Lynne Dieterle, Rochester Hills, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 omelet: 143 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 489mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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Fiesta Time Omelet
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this dish when I needed to use up some black olives and jalapenos. With the abundant filling, two of these large omelets can feed four people if served with side dishes.—Jennine Victory, Bee Branch, Arkansas.
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 omelet: 242 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 383mg cholesterol, 601mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
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Mediterranean Omelet
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This fluffy omelet gives us reason to get a move on for breakfast. For a bit of extra flair, add some chopped fresh herbs like basil, oregano or tarragon. —Milynne Charlton, Scarborough, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 omelet: 236 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 395mg cholesterol, 472mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein.
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Greek Veggie Omelet
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a family favorite in my house. It's very quick and satisfying and not to mention, yummy! —Sharon Mannix, Windsor, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 omelet: 271 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 378mg cholesterol, 475mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable.
