Description
Mornings sparkle with this pepperoni & mozzarella omelet, packed with zesty Italian flavors and cheesy goodness. Crisp pepperoni and melted mozzarella create a savory breakfast that transforms simple eggs into a delicious morning celebration you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 ounces (56 grams) pepperoni
- 2 ounces (56 grams) cream cheese
Eggs and Liquid Base:
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
Seasonings and Optional Additions:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Create a single layer of overlapping pepperoni slices across the bottom of a hot cast iron skillet, ensuring complete coverage of the cooking surface.
- Sprinkle a thick, even blanket of shredded mozzarella cheese directly over the pepperoni layer, allowing it to begin melting.
- Dollop softened cream cheese in strategic patches across one half of the skillet, spreading it gently to create uneven, rustic coverage.
- Heat the skillet on medium-low, monitoring the edges of the pepperoni and cheese as they start to sizzle and caramelize.
- Watch carefully as the bottom transforms into a crispy, golden landscape with edges turning deep reddish-brown and cheese bubbling.
- Using a spatula, carefully separate the entire omelet from the skillet’s surface and fold it in half, creating a half-moon shape with the pepperoni sealed inside.
- Transfer the completed omelet to a serving plate, allowing the residual heat to continue melting the interior cheese and creating a gooey, indulgent texture.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while the cheese remains molten and the pepperoni edges are perfectly crisp.
Notes
- Enhance crispiness by using a well-seasoned cast iron skillet that’s preheated to medium-high heat.
- Opt for thinly sliced pepperoni to ensure even cooking and maximum flavor distribution throughout the omelet.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like adding parmesan or provolone for extra depth and complexity.
- Consider using turkey pepperoni for a lighter version or swap ingredients to create a vegetarian-friendly alternative with bell peppers and spinach.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg