Omelet in the oven - the general principles of cooking
Omelette in the oven is cooked a little longer than in the pan, but it turns out to be healthier and richer, since all the ingredients are baked evenly. The average cooking time for an omelet in the oven is about half an hour. Baking dish before filling the egg mixture must be coated with butter. Preparing an omelet in the oven is almost the same as an ordinary omelet. The basis of the dish is eggs, whipped with milk, cream or sour cream. The mixture is seasoned with salt, black pepper, paprika and any other spices (depending on the other ingredients). If you use more meat and vegetables, you need to take spicy herbs and seasonings for meat, for fillers of fish and seafood, respectively, take seasonings for fish.
In the process of cooking an omelet in the oven, special attention should be paid to the filling (or filler). In most cases, products require additional heat treatment, for example, meat, fish, or some vegetables. So it is better to take care of frying or cooking meat in advance. Omelet in the oven is cooked with a variety of fillings: boiled or roast beef, chicken, carbonate, ham, sausage, shrimp, red fish, green peas or corn and with a lot of vegetables. These can be commonly used tomatoes in omelette recipes, vegetable roasting from carrots and onions, boiled potatoes, spinach, cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, etc. Very tasty and fragrant omelets are obtained in the oven with mushrooms. An integral ingredient of almost any recipe is grated cheese, which is immediately mixed with the egg mixture or sprinkled with omelet in the baking process. The omelette is cooked in a well heated oven until all the ingredients are cooked and golden brown.
Omelet in the oven - preparing food and dishes
From the dishes you will need: a baking dish or a frying pan with a removable handle, a knife, a bowl, a cutting board, a whisk or a blender. A grinder may also be needed (if raw meat is used). Omelette is served hot or warm on ordinary serving plates. Product preparation includes the following items:
- heating the milk to room temperature, so it must be removed in advance from the refrigerator;
- grating cheese grated;
- washing and further grinding of vegetables and herbs (if necessary - cleaning of the skin and removal of seeds);
- cutting and washing of meat.
Omelet recipes in the oven:
Recipe 1: Omelette in the oven
Omelette in the oven, cooked according to this recipe, resembles a tender soufflé, because it turns out very light and airy. The dish is prepared not from an egg-milk mixture, but from a mixture of eggs and sour cream. Such an omelet can be prepared for breakfast every day.
Ingredients Required:
- 3 eggs;
- 30 ml sour cream;
- 15 ml of olive oil;
- Salt - to taste;
- Black pepper powder - to taste.
Preparation Method:
Separate yolks from proteins. Beat yolks and mix with sour cream. Stir well. Add salt and pepper to the mixture to taste. Squirrels whip with a pinch of salt until a fluffy foam. Spread the whites to the yolks. All ingredients mix whisk. Grease the baking pan with oil, heat the oven. Fill the form with egg mixture. We send an omelet in the oven for 12-13 minutes. Omelet in the oven is ready!
Recipe 2: Omelette in an oven with cauliflower
Very tasty dish that is perfect for diet and children's menu. Omelette in the oven with cauliflower turns out very juicy, tender and melting to the taste.
Ingredients Required:
- 350 - 400 g of cauliflower;
- 2 large eggs;
- Butter - 2 lodges;
- 45 ml of cream;
- 45 ml of milk.
Preparation Method:
Disassemble cauliflower into florets, wash and boil in boiling salted water. Throw in a colander and dry. In a skillet, melt the butter, put the cabbage and pour the cream. Simmer on low heat with the lid closed. Beat eggs with milk and a little salt. Pour the cabbage with milk-egg mixture and bake until cooked in the oven.
Recipe 3: Omelette in the oven “In Arabic”
The dish is perfect for a family dinner and will especially appeal to men, as the omelette is prepared in the oven of meat, milk-egg mixture and green onions. Ingredients Required:
- 80-100 g of green onions;
- Butter - 45 g;
- Salt - to taste;
- 125 g of milk;
- Flour - 12-14 g;
- Eggs - 4 pcs .;
- 350 g of beef.
Preparation Method:
Rinse the meat and mince. Green onion feathers washed and finely chopped. Beat eggs with milk and salt, add chopped onion, add flour. Mix everything thoroughly. Combine the egg mixture with minced meat. Melt the fat in the pan, pour out the mass and bring to a slight thickening. After that, place the omelet in the oven and bake until tender.
Recipe 4: Omelette in the oven with cheese and green peas
Such an omelet in the oven is prepared fairly quickly, so you can whip it up for breakfast. The dish turns out to be very tasty and satisfying and ideally combines with hot bread, fresh vegetables and lettuce leaves.
Ingredients Required:
- 150 g of frozen or canned green peas;
- 7 fresh eggs;
- 100 ml of milk;
- 60-70 g spicy cheese;
- Salt - to taste;
- Condiments - to taste;
- Butter - 30 g.
Preparation Method:
Defrost frozen peas (can be put in a bowl with water for a few minutes), if canned is used - drain the water. Cheese grate. Heat the oven to 180-200 degrees. Beat eggs with salt and spices, combine with milk, beat well again. Grease the form with butter, spread peas evenly and pour over the egg mixture. Pour half of the grated cheese and put in the oven. After 15 minutes, sprinkle the omelet with the remaining cheese and bake until ready for another 10-15 minutes.
Recipe 5: Omelette in the oven with shrimps and potatoes
Omelette in the oven with potatoes and shrimps has a bright, unusual taste and appetizing flavor. The dish will cause a lot of emotions among guests and households. Omelet is perfect for a large family dinner or holiday table.
Ingredients Required:
- 200 peeled potatoes;
- 2 tbsp. l olive oil;
- 1 onion;
- Half a teaspoon of paprika;
- 2 large tomatoes;
- Peeled tiger shrimps - 200 g;
- 6 large eggs;
- Half a teaspoon of baking powder;
- Salt - to taste.
Preparation Method:
Wash peeled potatoes, cut into small cubes and cook for 10 minutes. Scald the tomatoes with boiling water, remove the skins, finely chop the flesh with a sharp knife. Peel onions and cut into thin strips. Heat a little in a frying pan and fry the onion on low heat for about five minutes. The bow should be soft, but not change in color. Then sprinkle onions with paprika and fry for another minute. Put chopped tomatoes in a pan with onion, mix everything and simmer over low heat. Boil the potatoes back in a colander, decant the water and put in a pan to the vegetables. Mix thoroughly and simmer for 10 minutes until light density appears. Remove the pan from the stove, put the shrimp, mix all the ingredients. Preheat the oven, if there is an option “Grill” - turn on. Beat eggs with baking powder and salt. Fill the contents of the pan with eggs and mix everything. Fry the omelet over low heat under the lid for about 8-9 minutes, then put in the oven and cook until golden brown. Serve hot omelette, cut into portions. At will it is possible to decorate with fresh greens.
Omelet in the oven - secrets and tips from the best chefs
- In order to make the omelet in the oven lush, the egg mixture should be beaten well;
- Since the omelette in the oven is perfectly baked on top, there should be ingredients above that require longer cooking (meat, sausage or tough vegetables);
- Sometimes a little baking powder or soda is added to the egg mixture.
