How many ways can you make an omelet? Tender and delicious, this omelet can be either the main course of a breakfast or a side dish at lunch or dinner. Stuffed with red and green bell peppers, mozzarella, and oregano, this very aromatic omelet also makes a great make-ahead appetizer for entertaining: Simply make it the day before a party, wrap it, and refrigerate, then cut it up and serve the day of!
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Ingredients list for Mozzarella Omelet Recipe
Serving 4 :
- 8 eggs
- 1 lb (250g) mozzarella
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- Olive oil
- Dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions
1. Clean and cut the peppers into small pieces. Cut the mozzarella into thin slices.
2. In a skillet, sweat the bell peppers with olive oil for 6 – 7 minutes. Salt and pepper, and sprinkle with oregano. Set aside.
3. Preheat your oven to 360°F (180°C). In a bowl, beat the eggs. Add salt and ground pepper. In a hot pan with olive oil , add the beaten eggs and cook for 5 minutes over low heat with a lid.
4. Place the omelet on a large sheet of oiled aluminum foil. Add the mozzarella and the bell peppers on top. Roll the omelet ( tightest possible) into a big sausage and wrap it in foil. Bake for 5 minutes.
5. At the exit of the oven, leave for a few minutes. Then cut into thick slices, arrange on plates with tomato salad.
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Mozzarella Omelet with Bell Pepper
Tender and delicious mozzarella omelet perfect for breakfast or a side dish at lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- 1 lb (250g) mozzarella
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- Olive oil
- Dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Clean and cut the peppers into small pieces. Cut the mozzarella into thin slices.
- In a skillet, sweat the bell peppers with olive oil for 6 - 7 minutes. Salt and pepper, and sprinkle with oregano. Set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 360°F (180°C). In a bowl, beat the eggs. Add salt and ground pepper. In a hot pan with olive oil , add the beaten eggs and cook for 2-5 minutes over low heat with a lid.
- Place the omelet on a large sheet of oiled aluminum foil. Add the mozzarella and the bell peppers on top. Roll the omelet ( tightest possible) into a big sausage and wrap it in foil. Bake for 5 minutes.
- At the exit of the oven, leave for a few minutes. Then cut into thick slices, arrange on plates with tomato salad.
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