Baked Omelet with Broccoli and Cheese
A fluffy omelet baked until fully set, with finely chopped broccoli and mild cheese. It cuts into squares that are easy to pick up.
- Time
- 35 min
- Serving
- 223 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $0.74
- Protein
- 16 g
Ingredients
- 1 Eggspack 10 pcs ≈ $1.89 1.5 pcs
- 2 Milk 2.5%pack 930 ml ≈ $0.88 50 ml
- 3 Broccoli (frozen)pack 400 g ≈ $1.80 50 g
- 4 Hard cheesepack 200 g ≈ $2.70 12 g
- 5 Butterpack 180 g ≈ $1.57 3 g
- 6 Salt to taste
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Add the broccoli3 to boiling water and cook for 5 minutes until soft. Drain in a colander, cool, and chop very finely, to 3–5 mm.
Grate the cheese on the fine side of a grater. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
Beat the eggs1 with the milk2 and salt using a fork until smooth; there is no need to make it foamy.
Grease a small ovenproof dish with butter5, add the broccoli3, pour in the egg mixture, and sprinkle with the cheese.
Bake for 18–20 minutes until set: there should be no liquid in the middle, and a knife should come out clean.
Let cool for 5 minutes and cut into small squares. Serve warm.
Tips
- Why it works
- Boil the broccoli for 5 minutes first and chop it to 3–5 mm. That way the florets are soft and won't catch in the throat, and extra water won't thin the omelette while it bakes.
- Substitutions
- Swap the broccoli for cauliflower or zucchini in the same amount, and squeeze the zucchini dry first. Swap the hard cheese for 15 g of mozzarella.
- Common mistakes
- Taking the omelette out too early: liquid still shines in the center and the knife comes out with a wet trace. The egg must set fully for a toddler, so give it another 3–5 minutes.
- Storing and reheating
- Keep in a closed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat for 30–40 seconds in the microwave or 8 minutes in the oven at 160 °C, until warm, not hot.
- Serve with
- Serve the squares for breakfast with a slice of peeled cucumber or a piece of soft bread.
In short
- A child's portion for ages 1–3; suitable from 12 months. For younger kids, halve it and purée.
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