Omelet Brunch Food

THREE-FLAVOR SHEET PAN ROLLED OMELET

Steps:

• Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
• Line a 15-by-18-inch sheet pan with parchment paper leaving a 2-inch overhang on each of the two narrow ends. Brush with melted butter. Whisk the eggs, cream, cheese and salt in a large bowl. Pour into the prepared pan and bake until the eggs are puffed on the edges and just set, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Imagine the omelet is divided into three equal sections running lengthwise. Top one section with a layer of the spinach, another with the prosciutto and the last with the peppers; leave a little space between each section. Cover with foil and let sit 10 minutes to allow the spinach to wilt and the toppings to warm.
• Remove the foil and, using the parchment for handles, carefully transfer the omelet to a cutting board. Starting at one of the short ends, lift the parchment up and use it to help tightly roll up the omelet, pulling the parchment back as you go so it does not get caught in the roll. Using a sharp chef's knife, cut the omelet into slices and arrange on a platter.

COUNTRY FRENCH OMELET

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch ovenproof omelet pan over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook for 3 to 5 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is browned but not crisp. Take the bacon out of the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate.
• Place the potatoes in the pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Continue to cook over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until very tender and browned, tossing occasionally to brown evenly. Remove with a slotted spoon to the same plate with the bacon.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat the eggs, milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together with a fork. After the potatoes are removed, pour the fat out of the pan and discard. Add the butter, lower the heat to low, and pour the eggs into the hot pan. Sprinkle the bacon, potatoes, and chives evenly over the top and place the pan in the oven for about 8 minutes, just until the eggs are set. Slide onto a plate, divide in half, and serve hot.

REUBEN BRUNCH OMELET

Steps:

• Omelets will be prepared one at a time in omelet or similar pan, so it is a good idea to have oven barely warm to keep prepared omelets in while preparing others.
• Have corned beef sliced into thin slices, about 12 pieces if possible.
• Drain sauerkraut through strainer over bowl until very well drained.
• Discard liquid.
• Mince one gherkin and add to the thousand island dressing.
• Break eggs into bowl, add 1/2 cup water and caraway seeds (unless sauerkraut already has caraway in it).
• Beat eggs until thoroughly blended.
• Place omelet pan over medium heat.
• When hot, add 1 tablespoon solid margarine to pan and tilt to coat sides and bottom.
• Turn heat to medium-high.
• Pour in one quarter of eggs.
• Using wide spatula or fork, pull cooked eggs toward center, allowing uncooked part to flow to outside.
• While top is still moist and creamy, add 2 slices Swiss cheese to one side of omelet, top with 1/4 of the corned beef and then top with 1/4 cup sauerkraut.
• Fold other side over and immediately remove to serving plate.
• Keep in barely warm oven while preparing remaining 3 omelets.
• Wipe pan with paper towels between each omelet.
• To serve, top each with 1/4 of the dressing and serve one gherkin along side omelet.

BRUNCH OMELET TORTE

Steps:

• On lightly floured surface roll each sheet of puff pastry into a 12" square.
• Lay 1 sheet puff pastry into a 10" pie pan; set aside.
• In 10" skillet melt 1/4 cup of butter until sizzling.
• Add potatoes, onion, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
• Cover; cook over medium high heat, turning occasionally, until potatoes are lightly browned and crisply tender (12 to 15 minutes), then set them aside.
• In cleaned skillet, melt 1 Tbsp butter until sizzling.
• Meanwhile in a small bowl, stir together all omelet ingredients except the remaining 1 Tbsp of butter.
• Pour half the omelet mixture (3/4 cup) into skillet with the sizzling 1 Tbsp of butter.
• Cook over medium heat.
• As omelet mixture sets, lift slightly with spatula to allow uncooked portion to flow underneath.
• Continue cooking until set (2 to 3 min).
• Slide omelet onto cookie sheet.
• Repeat with remaining 1 Tbsp of butter and omelet mixture.
• Layer ingredients into pie pan with puff pastry in the following order: 1 omelet, 1/4 pound ham, half of fried potatoes, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, remaining potatoes, ham, cheese and omelet.
• Top with remaining sheet of puff pastry.
• Press together edges of both sheets of puff pastry to form a rim; trim off excess puff pastry.
• Cover; refrigerate overnight or heat oven to 375 degrees.
• In small bowl stir together 1 egg and 1 Tbsp water; brush over puff pastry.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Let stand 5 minutes; cut into wedges.
• If torte is refrigerated overnight, let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before baking, then bake as directed above.