Feta Pepper Omelet with Bell Peppers and Red Onion
A hearty breakfast omelet filled with sauteed bell peppers, red onion, and a blend of feta and cheddar cheeses. The vegetables are cooked until tender and seasoned, then folded into fluffy eggs seasoned with Tabasco for a gentle kick. Perfect for a weekend brunch or quick dinner, this recipe serves two and showcases the tangy feta against sweet peppers and onions.
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
- ¼ teaspoon Tabasco saucehot sauce of choice1:1spicy
adjust heat level
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled, divided in half
- ½ red bell pepper, sliced
- ½ green bell pepper, sliced
- ½ small red onion, sliced
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together eggs, seasoning salt, and Tabasco in medium bowl and set aside
- 2
Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat
- 3
Saute bell peppers and red onion slices for about 10 minutes until desired doneness
- 4
Season vegetables with salt and pepper, remove from pan and set aside
- 5
Add egg mixture to same skillet over medium heat
- 6
Let eggs set completely on bottom, leaving top just a little runny
- 7
Using two spatulas if needed, flip set egg onto second side
- 8
Immediately add half of feta cheese on one side of omelet
- 9
Place sauteed onions and bell peppers on top of feta
- 10
Add cheddar cheese on top of peppers and onions
- 11
Fold empty side of omelet over vegetables and cheese
- 12
Top finished omelet with remaining feta cheese
Tips
Use two spatulas to flip the omelet if it's large or fragile to prevent tearing
Cook vegetables until they reach your preferred tenderness - some like them crisp while others prefer them very soft
Keep the heat at medium to prevent the eggs from cooking too quickly and becoming tough
Good to Know
Refrigerate leftover omelet for up to 2 days. Best served immediately.
Vegetables can be sauteed up to 1 day ahead and reheated before adding to omelet.
Serve immediately while hot with toast or hash browns.
Common Mistakes
Keep heat at medium to avoid cooking eggs too quickly and making them tough
Don't overfill with vegetables or the omelet will be difficult to fold
Substitutions
adjust heat level
FAQ
Can I make this omelet ahead of time?
Omelets are best served immediately, but you can prep the vegetables ahead and reheat them when ready to cook the eggs.
What if my omelet breaks when flipping?
Don't worry - just fold it over the filling anyway. It will still taste great and you can call it a scramble instead.
How long will leftover omelet keep?
Store in refrigerator for up to 2 days, though texture is best when freshly made. Reheat gently in microwave.