Bacon and Cheese Omelet
This bacon and cheese omelet is quick, satisfying, and ready in just 10 minutes. It uses simple ingredients and straightforward technique to create a rich, savory breakfast that works equally well as a keto snack or a light meal.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 2 rashers bacon chopped
- ½ oz cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp basil leaves chopped, optional
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Heat a medium non stick pan over medium heat and cook the chopped bacon until crisp as the fat renders.
- Beat the egg in a small bowl until smooth.
- Pour the egg into the pan and swirl to coat the base evenly.
- When the egg begin to set but remain slightly soft on top, sprinkle the cheddar over the omelet.
- Fold the omelet and cook for 30–60 seconds until the cheese melts and the eggs are just set.
- Slide onto a plate and serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Calories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 15gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 229mgSodium: 455mgPotassium: 173mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 534IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 1mg
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