Herbed Cream Cheese Omelet

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"Somehow, when cream cheese is mixed with herbs and melted in an omelet, it acquires a wonderful taste that you wouldn't associate with cream cheese."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 8 eggs

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix the cream cheese with the cilantro in a bowl, adding salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Heat one-quarter of the butter in a well-seasoned omelet pan or 8 inch non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. When the butter is hot and bubbling, swirl it around in the pan.
  3. Just before the butter begins to brown, beat 2 of the eggs and pour into pan. Lower the heat.
  4. After 10 seconds or so, the omelet will coagulate. Push the omelet to one side of the pan with a spoon or spatula, and let the raw egg run over the cleared skillet. Repeat this one more time, then take the skillet off the heat.
  5. Dab one quarter of the herbed cream cheese along the middle of the omelet from one side to the other. Season the omelet with additional salt and pepper to taste. If it has not completely set, place the pan over medium heat for a half minute longer. When the omelet is set, slide it from the pan onto a plate so that the omelet rolls up and the herbed cream cheese runs along the length of the roll. Serve it right away. Make three more omelets the same way, making sure the pan and butter get good and hot before adding the beaten eggs. Serve each one as soon as it is cooked.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on may 13, 2003 by AngelaM 
This omelet was FANTASTIC! I too am on a carb-limiting diet, so this fits in perfectly. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on may 19, 2006 by periperi1984 
GOODNESS ME! i'm a vegetarian so always want to include eggs in my diet for my protein intake... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 5, 2006 by MOLLE888 
I tried using scallions instead of the cilantro like someone suggested and WOW!!! This is so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 24, 2005 by chellebelle 
With cilantro, I didn't enjoy this omelet very much... too "herby" or something. But it is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 26, 2004 by JDVMD 
I just made this for breakfast using Aloette herbed cream cheese. How simple. I didn't have to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 3, 2004 by TchrJrHi 
I love the way cream cheese tastes with scrambled eggs or in an omelet. I don't like cilantro... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 8, 2003 by TEEKA 
I am about three weeks into a diet in which I cannot have any carbohydrates for two of three... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on may 13, 2003 by LILAVA 
cilantro doesn't seem to blend well with rich foods-- i would recommend substituting sliced... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 27, 2005 by Pat 
wow. this is a great recipe. my wife just had her wisdom teeth extracted. so i've been... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on may 9, 2003 by COURTNEYSUNSHINE 
Maybe it would have been better with an herb other than cilantro, but made the way the recipe... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Herbed Cream Cheese Omelet

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 320

  • Total Fat: 28.5g
  • Cholesterol: 477mg
  • Sodium: 288mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 14.9g

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