Sausage & American Cheese Omelet Recipe
Four egg, diced sausage, American cheese
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, add the diced sausage. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 2
Beat the Eggs
In a mixing bowl, crack the 4 eggs and add the salt and black pepper. Whisk the eggs vigorously until the mixture is uniform and slightly frothy.
Cooking
- 3
Heat the Pan
In the same skillet used for the sausage, add 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Allow the butter to melt and coat the bottom of the skillet.
- 4
- 5
Add Sausage and Cheese
Once the edges are set, sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over half of the omelet. Place the American cheese slices on top of the sausage.
- 6
Fold the Omelet
Using a spatula, carefully fold the other half of the omelet over the sausage and cheese. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- 7
Serve
Gently slide the omelet onto a plate. Cut it in half if desired, and serve immediately.