Real Recipes From Real Home Cooks ®

cast-iron onion omelet

(1 rating)
Recipe by
sherry monfils
worcester, MA

Hard to go wrong when using a cast-iron skillet! And this is wonderfully easy to make, delicious too!

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For cast-iron onion omelet

  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 c
    coarsely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 c
    chopped shallots
  • 2 tsp
    sugar
  • 1/4 c
    sliced green onion
  • 2 tsp
    dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 6
    eggs, or egg beaters equivalent
  • 1/4 c
    water
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    white pepper
  • 1 c
    reduced-fat, shredded swiss cheese

How To Make cast-iron onion omelet

  • 1
    Heat oven to 375. In a 10-12" cast-iron skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add red onions, shallots and sugar. Cook until tender, about 10 min. Stir often. Remove 1/4 cup of the mix and set aside. Stir green onion, mustard and thyme into skillet.
  • 2
    In lg bowl, beat together egg, water, salt and white pepper until frothy. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese. Pour mix into skillet.
  • 3
    Bake 15 min, or until set. Top w/ remaining cheese and reserved onion mix. Cut into 6 wedges.
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT