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Cheater Omelet Recipe

Do your omelets always end up looking like scrambled eggs? Are you one of those people that just can't make an omelet? Well, here's a simple method that will produce a pretty decent looking omelet every time. It's very simple. We call it the "Cheater's Omelet" because it is not fried in a skillet like the traditional omelet. Give it a try and see if your family can guess how you cooked it.

This recipe is for a plain omelet but you may add any of the following, as desired:
* 1/2 cup chopped ham, crumbled sausage or bacon (pre-cooked)
* 2 tablespoons onion, minced
* 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese, shredded
* 1/3 cup salsa or tomato sauce
* bell pepper, spinach, zucchini, broccoli

Plain Omelet Ingredients
* 2 eggs (use 3 eggs for hearty appetites)
* 2 tablespoons water or milk
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
(black pepper may be substituted but you will see the black specks in your omelet)

Directions
Note: If you intend to add other ingredients (meat, vegetables) you should cook them first. Just saute onions, peppers, etc., in a frying pan until tender. Cook meat until lightly browned.

1. Combine eggs and water (or milk) in a small mixing bowl and beat the eggs with a fork or whisk until light and frothy. Add salt and pepper.
2. Pour egg mixture into a zip lock plastic bag. For a one to three egg omelet, use a quart size bag. If cooking more than 3 eggs, use a gallon size bag..

3. Add any other ingredients, as desired, to the plastic bag. Seal and shake to mix.
4. Add water to a large pot and bring to a boil. Use a pot large enough that the plastic bag is not folded (should resemble a traditional omelet). Use enough water to cover the bag.
5. Fold a double layer of aluminum foil and fit into bottom of pot. Turn ends of aluminum up to form handles.

6. Place the plastic bag in the boiling water on top of the aluminum and cook 15 minutes or until egg is firm with no liquid egg on top.

7. Remove omelet from water by lifting the edges of the aluminum. Fold out on a serving plate.
With Salsa on top
Serve hot. Makes one omelet. If more than one omelet is cooked together you may need to use a bigger pot and extend the cooking time. Just cook till firm.

CAUTION:
While the plastic bag is in the boiling water do not attempt to lift or rearrange the bag by lifting the top of the plastic. The bag might burst, dumping the eggs into the water. If you need to rearrange the plastic bag, use a spatula under the bottom of bag. The aluminum foil is used to provide a method of lifting the cooked omelet without touching the plastic bag. If you can think of a better method, by all means, use it.