Nest Egg Omelet Recipe

Name: Nest Egg Omelet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 corn tortillas; 12 lb chorizo sausage or 12 lb bacon or 12 lb breakfast sausage or 12 lb ham; 4 ounces cheese (monterey jack, hot pepper, cheddar or what ever is on hand); 2 bell peppers (bell, red or green, chopped); 1 onion (medium size, chopped); 3 onions (green, sliced); 4 tablespoons butter; 4 eggs; 1 tablespoon chili powder (omit if using chorizo); sea salt and black pepper (fresh ground)

Servings: persons

1
Cut tortillas into 1/4 to 1/2 inch strips.
2
In a heavy skillet heat 2-tablespoons butter.
3
Add tortilla strips.
4
Browning slowly.
5
In another heavy skillet, cook the sausage or ham or bacon.
6
Drain, crumble and set aside.
7
Wipe out the skillet and add 1-tablespoon butter.
8
Saute the onion and peppers just until they are soft.
9
Add the chili powder.
10
Mix the onion, peppers and meat together.
11
Arrange the tortilla strips to cover the bottom of a skillet.
12
Add the meat mixture on top.
13
Do not stir.
14
Add 1-tablespoon butter to the skillet.
15
Beat the eggs and add to skillet.
16
Let cook until almost set.
17
Slice green onions and sprinkle on top.
18
Shred cheese or just cut into pieces and place on top.
19
Set under broiler until cheese is browned and bubbly.

7904

kcal

Calories

604

Fat

Carbs

530

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 corn tortillas, 12 lb chorizo sausage or 12 lb bacon or 12 lb breakfast sausage or 12 lb ham, 4 ounces cheese (monterey jack, hot pepper, cheddar or what ever is on hand), 2 bell peppers (bell, red or green, chopped), and more.

Yes, Nest Egg Omelet 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!

Nest Egg Omelet

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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