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Omelette fillings. What's your favourite?

65 replies

TheLadyIsAVamp · 30/04/2025 22:01

I have been gifted an omelette maker. I never eat breakfast or lunch and need to up my protein so it's a much appreciated, thoughtful gift. So please don't comment that it's a useless gadget , just use a pan and the usual stuff that's spouted on here when stuff like this is mentioned (especially on soup maker threads 😅). What are your favourite omelette fillings? I already have the usual cheese and mushroom and had an amazing Bombay omelette for my lunch today but would love some more inspiration!

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Kxidwn · 30/04/2025 22:48

Any of these in any combos - spinach, onion, courgette, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, cheddar, ham, cooked bacon, red peppers, spring onion, black olives, cooked potato, roasted butternut, roasted sweet potato, swiss chard.

DinoLil · 30/04/2025 22:55

Omelette makers are fantastic! Somehow, they make them fluffier a lighter. I was very sad when mine packed up.

Cheese, always cheese, spring onion and tomato is my favourite. Boring but it's what I like.

SybilEsmeGytha · 30/04/2025 22:59

Frozen Peas quickly cooked in the microwave with feta and chopped fresh mint.

Sausage of any description sliced into rounds, mushrooms and and red onion with some strong cheddar

Left over chicken fajita mix, or just peppers and onions with fajita seasoning and some Chipotle pepper sauce

Cooked ham sliced.cherry tomatoes, parmesan and rocket

Smoked salmon and asparagus or broccoli

Smoked fish e.g haddock with sautéed leeks and strong cheddar Nd loads of black pepper.

Sundried tomatoes courgettes peppers and parmesan

Bloody love an omelette for a filling hugh protein lunch you can rustle up in no more than 10.mins and can get 2 portions of veg into easily.

Arlingtonchase · 30/04/2025 23:01

Bacon/ham, cheese, sautéed mushrooms

rumblegrumble · 30/04/2025 23:01

Salmon, (hard) goat's cheese and spinach.

Longhotsummers · 30/04/2025 23:02

Avocado and soured cream.
As a child I used to have sugar omelettes!

MattCauthon · 30/04/2025 23:02

Wait, an omelette maker?! I do not eat a lot of omelettes but I feel.like with a gadget like this I could!

Mushrooms, tomato and bacon, with cheese is my favourite.

HouseCaptain · 30/04/2025 23:06

Lots of mushrooms. Garnish with finely chopped parsley.

TheLadyIsAVamp · 30/04/2025 23:14

So many great suggestions! Tomorrow I am having crispy salami, sundried tomato, pesto and spinach. I'm loving the idea of a Mexican style one as I adore huevos rancheros. @MattCauthon the easiest way I can explain it as it's basically a George Foreman grill but for omelettes! I can make an omelette in a pan but it's nowhere near as fluffy and delicious as in this.

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AdaColeman · 30/04/2025 23:40

Omelette Arnold Bennett, smoked haddock and mustard flavoured béchamel sauce, lovely and indulgent!

AusBoundDD · 30/04/2025 23:47

Cheese, smoked ham & spinach!

NeilDiamondsBlowDry · 30/04/2025 23:56

Brie and cheddar in an approximate 70/30 combi

MorningSunlight · 01/05/2025 00:28

I think I need an omelette maker! Also wondering about soup makers now…

SnowFrogJelly · 01/05/2025 00:32

On holiday in Greece I had red onion tomato olive and feta omelette.. yummy

ouch321 · 01/05/2025 00:36

You never eat breakfast or lunch?
How very Mumsnet.

BlankTimes · 01/05/2025 04:09

We have this one,
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Minute-CleverChef-Non-Stick-Multicooker-Cool-Touch/dp/B0CVNB2HKW?

Larger models and different makes are available from Argos, Comet, B&M etc

I bought it for a disabled relative (think dyspraxia, tremor etc) to try and give them a sense of independence to make their own lunch occasionally. I still need to assist for whisking the eggs, chopping the fillings etc, but the sense of achievement it has given them is great.

Ideal for an individual serving, 2 med eggs is the maximum to use or it's too full. Also fillings need to be small.

I also bought a set of mini silicon spatulas to use with it to accommodate the disability and have decanted olive oil into a small glass jar and add it with a disposable pipette.

It's very easy to clean, ignore the 5 minutes in the name, you switch it on, wait til it heats up then cook for as long as you want it done, then switch off and let it cool before cleaning.

It could also be a handy gadget for a child to learn how to make omelette without the hazards of normal cooking, although the interior plates do get hot, so care is still needed.

Mickeychampionwhatgoodami · 01/05/2025 05:31

Tomato
Mushroom
Spinach.

dogcatkitten · 01/05/2025 05:35

Bacon, onion, cheese and potato (cut up and fried, grated, diced and par boiled), a bit of work but so good, makes me hungry to think about.

Keepthecat · 01/05/2025 05:41

I had a fabulous omelette ( I didn't make it, though!) with a little bit of smoked salmon and a couple of handfuls of spinach in it. It was for breakfast and it was divine.
Other than that, if you wanted one for breakfast, what about trying some fresh raspberries or sliced strawberries. All the better if you leave fruit out the night before so it's not chilled.

ArtemisiaTheArtist · 01/05/2025 06:03

I'm also a "strong" cheddar and nice ham aficionado. With chips and a small salad.

Arancia · 01/05/2025 07:30

Potatoes, cheese and eggs
Minced beef and egg
Olives, mushrooms, red peppers, tomatoes, onions, parsley, cheese and eggs

BigDahliaFan · 01/05/2025 07:52

@MorningSunlight I bought a soup maker, it’s been used twice…it’s in the back of the cupboard and I’ll bring it out to make frozen margaritas in the summer. I make a lot of soup, but it’s just better in a pan….(full discount I don’t like slow cookers either except for stock and a ham…).

AngelsWithSilverWings · 01/05/2025 08:06

Cheese , onion and chopped smoked bacon. Must be served on toast with half a tin of baked beans with curry powder stirred in. My ultimate comfort meal.

Teacaketravesty · 01/05/2025 08:10

Smoked mackerel and cream cheese with spring onions

gingercat02 · 01/05/2025 08:13

Cheese bacon and roasted veg