Smoked Gouda Omelette Cups

Egg omelette cups on a sheet pan.

Are you a breakfast person?  I’m not talking about a “weekend” breakfast — I mean a regular 7-day-a-week breakfast person.  So many people, my daughter included, skip breakfast regularly.  Not me.  I need something in my belly and if I don’t get it, anyone within tummy rumbling vicinity is gonna hear about it.  These Smoked gouda Omelette Cups are the perfect antidote to a gnawing, gurgling tummy.

ham and diced vegetables in a pan.

I know what you’re thinking — “So you just wake up on a random Tuesday morning and make omelette cups.”

No.  I make them in advance and freeze them – so they are ready to be reheated on any random Tuesday morning.

eggs, salt and pepper in a bowl with a whisk.

Planning ahead like that makes everything so much easier, don’t you think?  That’s why when I’m chopping vegetables for dinner, I may squirrel some aside to assemble in breakfast cups like this.

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ham and veggies with whisked eggs

It’s just a matter of cooking the veg and chopped ham, and stirring in some diced tomato.

grated cheese and grater.

Smoked gouda really gives these omelettes a special richness, but I won’t wag my finger if you use cheddar or mozzarella — or even the last of that shredded Mexican cheese from yesterday’s tacos….  That’s the beauty of these kinds of dishes — you use what you have on hand.

eggs veggies and cheese with wooden spoon.

Stir the veg and cheese into the eggs and divide them up among prepared muffin tins.

omelette filling in muffin tins.
Baked Smoked Gouda Omelette Cups

Bake until they’re golden and puffy — and smell amazing!

Smoked Gouda Omelette Cups in muffin tins

Run a sharp knife around the edge of the muffin tins to loosen the omelettes and pop them out.

Smoked Gouda Omelette Cups on a platter

Of course, you can eat them immediately, but if you want to freeze them for later, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and stick them in the freezer until they’re solid.  Then transfer to a freezer safe container.  If you put them directly in a ziplock bag, they’ll freeze together and make it impossible to use them one at a time.

Smoked Gouda Omelette Cups on a plate with fork

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4.38 from 8 votes

Smoked Gouda Omelette Cups

Simple and delicious, these mini omelettes are an easy, healthy, breakfast and they freeze well too!
Author: Lisa Lotts
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword egg cups
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ½ cup bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup onion diced
  • ½ cup ham diced
  • ½ cup tomato seeded and diced
  • 6 large eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ cup smoked gouda shredded, divided

DIRECTIONS:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.  Spray 6-7 muffin cups with vegetable spray and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.  Add the bell pepper and onion.  Saute until softened and onions are slightly translucent.  Add the ham and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.  Remove from heat,  stir in the tomatoes and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the eggs, salt and pepper.  Stir in 1/2 cup smoked gouda and the ham mixture.  Ladle the egg mixture into the prepared muffin cups.  Sprinkle the reserved gouda over the omelette cups.  Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the eggs are set.  
  • Turn the oven from bake to broil.  Brown the omelettes for 1-2 minutes until golden.  Run a sharp knife around the edge of each omelette and transfer to a serving platter.  Serve.

To Freeze:

  • Let the omelettes cool to room temperature.  Line a tray with parchment paper and arrange the omelettes on the tray.  Freeze the omelettes until solid.  Transfer the omelettes to a freezer-safe baggie. 
  • Reheat the omelettes in the microwave for 1-2 minutes at 50% power, checking halfway through.

NOTES:

Recipe can be doubled.

NUTRITION:

Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 221mg | Sodium: 510mg | Potassium: 207mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 18.6mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 1.1mg

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5 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Delicious and I love that your recipe allows for creativity in the kitchen! What a terrific way to use up leftover veg with our abundance of fresh eggs! I made this recipe to feed the wrestling team at a tournament after their weigh-ins. They were perfect for the team because they weren’t too heavy, could be consumed without utensils, and allowed for easy transport. I made them a couple of weeks ahead of time, froze them, then reheated them and transported them warm to the team. Because I knew I’d be reheating them, I did undercook them slightly so that they didn’t turn rubbery when I warmed them up again. Perfect! I also use these for weekly meal prep. Thank you!

  2. 5 stars
    I was looking for a quick breakfast for one. Wanted protein and low carb. I made this exactly as written with the exception I used red peppers instead of green. It was delicious. I’m anxious to try it after they are frozen. Will be making this again.

  3. 5 stars
    Tried these with my family and everyone loved them, thank you for the recipe!

  4. 5 stars
    I love the idea of making them ahead and freezing them. I’m not usually up for cooking first thing in the morning. I’m like you – I NEED to eat breakfast- not hard when it looks as good as this!

    1. I’m glad you like it — yeah, I can be lazy in the morning, so freezing is a great option!