Chilli cheese and jalapeno omelette recipe

Name: Chilli cheese and jalapeno omelette recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 10 g (0.4oz) unsalted butter; 5 pickled jalapenos, finely chopped; 50 g (1.8oz) Mexican chilli cheese, grated; 1 tbsp soured cream; 200 g (7.1oz) baby plum tomatoes; 0.5 red onion, finely diced; 0.5 red chilli, finely diced; 1 lime; 20 ml (0.7fl oz) olive oil; 2 tbsp coriander, chopped; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch pepper

Servings: persons

3 large eggs
10 g (0.4oz) unsalted butter
5 pickled jalapenos, finely chopped
50 g (1.8oz) Mexican chilli cheese, grated
1 tbsp soured cream
200 g (7.1oz) baby plum tomatoes
0.5 red onion, finely diced
0.5 red chilli, finely diced
1 lime
20 ml (0.7fl oz) olive oil
2 tbsp coriander, chopped
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

1
Make the salsa: in a mini blender, add the tomatoes, onion, chilli, coriander and blitz for a few seconds.
2
Season and dress with lime juice and olive oil.
3
Beat the eggs and season well with salt and pepper.
4
Stir through the pickled jalapenos.
5
Place the butter in a medium hot non-stick pan.
6
Add the eggs, folding as you go.
7
Sprinkle over the grated cheese as the omelette begins to set.
8
Take from the heat when the omelette is nearly set, and fold before turning onto a serving plate.
9
Serve the omelette with some of the salsa and a dollop of soured cream.
10
Scatter with more chopped coriander if liked.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large eggs, 10 g (0.4oz) unsalted butter, 5 pickled jalapenos, finely chopped, 50 g (1.8oz) Mexican chilli cheese, grated, and more.

Yes, Chilli cheese and jalapeno omelette recipe falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!