I got this recipe in an e-mail from Susan a few weeks ago and did this with the kids this morning. It was really fun AND both kids tried things in their omelets they never would have tried before (green pepper, diced tomatoes, ham. Etc) . The omelets were perfect! I may never make omelets any other way. Instructions are below if you want to try this with your family. Be sure to use freezer bags and to squeeze the air out of the top. (I heard of a messy situation that occurred when a friend didn't read that part!)
OMELETS IN A BAG
Good for when all your family is together and no one has to wait for their special omelet. Have guests write their name on a quart-size freezer bag with permanent marker. Crack 2 eggs (large or extra-large) into the bag (not more than 2) shake to combine them. Put out a variety of ingredients such as: cheeses, ham, onion, green pepper, tomato, hash browns, salsa, butter etc. Each guest adds prepared ingredients of choice to their bag and shake, Make sure to get the air out of the bag and zip it up. Place the bags into rolling, boiling water for exactly 13 minutes. You can usually cook 6-8 omelets in a large pot. For more, make another pot of boiling water. Open the bags and the omelet will roll out easily. Be prepared for everyone to be amazed.
Can be made with 4 egg whites or with corresponding measurements of egg substitute.
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Friend of mine at church (Golf Course Road)made these and said not only are they easy, but you save on the calories by not using a pan. WOO HOO!
Thanks for sharing!
HM - I don't think you're supposed to eat the pan!!! ;)
Thanks for the reminder, I had already forgotten about this. The boys would probably enjoy doing it.
well, Karrie's cautions aside, it really does work -- my caution would be to make sure that you do use freezer bags, not just the regular ziploc bag....those WILL melt.
OK does it help if there is no grease or very little. Eggs are not exactly in the high fat category. I appreciate the hot plastic concerns but still my little boy ate green peppers willingly! I have to think if the plastic danger were that real we would see lawsuits and warnings on all the boxes of plastic products. I looked and didn't see any on mine. But still I guess we should all be aware. Thnaks for the warning Karrie.
Still it has to be better than a donut..right?
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