Brunch is not just a meal, it's an experience; a cultural staple that promises conversation, connection, and—of course—exceptional cuisine. Among the plethora of brunch choices, one dish shines through with its piquant flavors and a heritage as rich as its taste—the Cajun Omelette
Cajun Omelet
Understanding the Cajun Omelette begins by peeling back the layers of Cajun cuisine itself. This robust gastronomy is a tapestry woven from the culinary traditions of the French Acadians, who settled in the bayous of Louisiana. Their unique blend of ingredients and cooking techniques draws from the bountiful local seafood, game, and produce, crafting dishes that truly reflect a cultural fusion. The Cajun Omelette is no exception, embodying the warmth of Southern hospitality and the kick of Creole spices.
A well-crafted Cajun Omelette calls for sides and beverages that dance with its flavors. Leek and Sweet Potato Soup makes for an awesome accompaniment. For a lighter touch, a tangy Fresh Summer Salad can provide refreshment.
Ingredients
Serves: 4 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes
- 8 eggs
- ½ lb spicy sausage, casing removed
- ⅓ cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ onion, diced
- ½ medium bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
- 1 Jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon Dijon or homemade mustard
- Cooking fat
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
How to Make Cajun Omelet
Fry the sausage meat in a large frying pan with some cooking fat. Set aside and reserve.
Add some cooking fat to the pan and fry the mushrooms, onion, bell pepper and jalapeno pepper until the mushrooms are browned.
Whisk the eggs in a bowl with the water, mustard and the spices. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables in the pan and add back the fried sausage meat. Gently stir until the top is nearly set.
Fold the omelet in half and cook, covered, for another minute.
More Egg Recipes
If you love eggs as much as I do, then you'll want to add it to your meal plan regularly. Below are a few more family-favorite recipes to check out and bookmark for making soon.
- Egg in a Jar
- Pickled Eggs
- Egg Drop Soup
- Egg and Avocado Salad
- Egg Fu Young
- One-Pan Egg and Vegetable Breakfast
- Egg and Vegetable Muffin Cups
📖 Recipe
Cajun Omelet
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- ½ lb spicy sausage casing removed
- ⅓ cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ onion diced
- ½ medium bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup green onions chopped
- 1 Jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon Dijon or homemade mustard
- Cooking fat
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fry the sausage meat in a large frying pan with some cooking fat. Set aside and reserve.½ lb spicy sausage, Cooking fat
- Add some cooking fat to the pan and fry the mushrooms, onion, bell pepper and jalapeno pepper until the mushrooms are browned.⅓ cup sliced mushrooms, ½ onion, ½ medium bell pepper, Cooking fat, 1 Jalapeno pepper
- Whisk the eggs in a bowl with the water, mustard and the spices. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.8 eggs, 2 tablespoon water, 1 tablespoon Dijon or homemade mustard, 1 pinch cayenne pepper, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, ¼ cup green onions
- Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables in the pan and add back the fried sausage meat. Gently stir until the top is nearly set.
- Fold the omelet in half and cook, covered, for another minute.
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