Chili Omelet

Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee

Show: Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra LeeEpisode: Chili Cook-Off

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (39)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(39)

Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
1 omelet

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 20 min

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Ingredients

1/2 pound breakfast sausage links
1 (15-ounce) can vegetarian chili with beans
1 (8-ounce) package 3-cheese Mexican shredded cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large eggs
1/4 cup chopped chives
Sour cream, for garnish

Directions

Cut the sausage into 1/4-inch chunks. In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, brown the sausages. When brown, add the chili and heat through, about 5 minutes. For an extra-cheesy omelet, stir in a handful or 2 of the cheese.

While this is cooking, heat an 8-inch skillet over medium-low heat and melt the butter. Beat the eggs with half the chives and pour into the pan. Cook until the egg forms a solid yellow circle. Cover half of the omelet with the sausage and chili mixture, reserving 1/4 cup. Add a layer of cheese, reserving 1/4 cup. Fold the omelet and top with the remaining chili and cheese. Slide the omelet onto a plate and garnish with a large dollop of sour cream and the remaining chives.

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Comments & Reviews

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George New York, NY 06-24-2008
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First time I ever made a decent omelette
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I liked it a lot (wish it were spicier though. I normally ruin any egg dish I make, but following actual instructions helped... me out a lot. Thanks Sandra.Read more
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Anonymous 01-08-2008
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Three words for this recipe
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

TER-RI-BLE
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Anonymous 01-03-2008
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Great!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I really enjoyed the combination of vegetarian chili and pork sausage. Also, my husband and I belong to a fat acceptance club... and we are always looking for ways to keep our weight up. This does the trick! This one will be on the menu at least three times a week. Thank you, thank you, thank you!Read more
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Joshua Chicago, IL 12-27-2007
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Was unsure about the sausage in the chili...
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

But was plenty certain when I tasted it. Not pleasant, but I like the idea and will try again with my own chili.
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Anonymous 09-09-2007
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Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Had these for breakfast yesterday and loved them. We topped them off with chives and a little sour cream. The chili recipe... itself is just amazing too. One of the best I've tried!Read more
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Anonymous 09-08-2007
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great idea!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This omelet was tasty. I'd never thought to use chili as a filling before in omelets, so glad I saw this show and was... enlightened! This omelet was good. Very hearty too. A keeper of a recipe! I love the ideas on this show. They are so often easy and things I can't believe I didn't think of first!Read more