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Bacon Spinach Omelette Recipe

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Bacon spinach omelette combines crispy bacon, tender wilted spinach, and melted cheese folded into perfectly cooked eggs creating satisfying breakfast showcasing classic technique. This versatile dish transitions seamlessly from weekday breakfast to elegant brunch centerpiece when properly executed. The key to exceptional omelettes lies in proper heat control, gentle folding technique that creates tender texture, and strategic filling placement ensuring every bite contains balanced flavors.

How to Make Bacon Spinach Omelette

how to make bacon spinach omelette

Essential Ingredients

For One Omelette:

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or Gruyere cheese
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

For Serving:

  • Fresh herbs (chives or parsley)
  • Toast or hash browns
  • Fresh fruit
  • Hot sauce (optional)

Preparation and Cooking Instructions

bacon spinach omelette steps

Ingredient preparation (10 minutes):

  1. Cook bacon in skillet until crispy
  2. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels
  3. Crumble bacon into small pieces once cooled
  4. Wipe out skillet leaving thin coating of bacon fat
  5. Sauté spinach in same pan 1-2 minutes until wilted
  6. Remove spinach and squeeze out excess moisture
  7. Chop wilted spinach roughly

Egg preparation:

  1. Crack eggs into bowl
  2. Add milk or cream, salt, and pepper
  3. Whisk vigorously 30 seconds until well combined and slightly frothy
  4. Mixture should be uniform yellow without streaks
  5. Let rest while heating pan

Cooking process (5-7 minutes):

  1. Heat 8-inch non-stick skillet over medium-low heat
  2. Add butter, swirling to coat entire pan surface
  3. Butter should foam but not brown
  4. Pour in egg mixture tilting pan for even distribution
  5. Let eggs set undisturbed 30 seconds
  6. Using rubber spatula, gently push cooked edges toward center
  7. Tilt pan allowing uncooked egg to flow to edges
  8. Repeat pushing and tilting until eggs are mostly set but still slightly wet on top
  9. Reduce heat to low
  10. Sprinkle cheese, bacon, and spinach over half of omelette
  11. Let sit 30 seconds allowing cheese to begin melting
  12. Using spatula, fold empty half over filled half
  13. Slide onto plate and serve immediately

Conclusion

Bacon spinach omelette exemplifies breakfast perfection through proper technique creating tender eggs embracing savory fillings. Success depends on heat control, gentle cooking method, and strategic filling placement that produces restaurant-quality results at home. Whether preparing quick weekday breakfast or impressive brunch centerpiece, mastering omelette technique provides foundation for countless variations. Practice these fundamentals to develop confidence creating perfectly folded omelettes that showcase classic French cooking principles while satisfying morning appetites with balanced, flavorful meal.

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