Fluffy Chicken Sausage and Cheddar Omelette
A fluffy omelette filled with chicken sausage and cheddar for a savory breakfast.
On this page: Recipe card · Why you’ll love this recipe · Items needed · Ingredient notes · Tips for this recipe · Serving suggestions · Storage and make-ahead · Common questions
Why you’ll love this recipe
- The ingredient combination. Chicken sausage, cheddar or dairy-free cheddar alternative and liquid egg whites form the base of this recipe.
- A savory breakfast option. Prepare the vegetables and other additions first so they are ready for the egg or hash stage.
- A defined yield. The card makes 1 serving. Use its serving control to scale ingredient amounts, then reassess pan space and cooking time.
Items needed
Gather the tools for the method you plan to use. Alternate cooking methods may need different appliances.
- Skillet
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredient notes
- Optional additions. The card marks Chives or green onion as optional. Account for additions separately when tracking a portion.
- Prepare before you start. Measure chicken sausage, cheddar or dairy-free cheddar alternative and liquid egg whites and follow any slicing, chopping, rinsing, or thawing directions in the ingredient list.
- Packaged ingredients. Check labels for your dietary needs and use the products named in the card when matching its nutrition estimates. A brand change can also change salt, sweetness, or thickness.
Fluffy Chicken Sausage and Cheddar Omelette
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Cook the chicken sausage in a skillet until cooked through; follow the package directions if starting with raw sausage. Transfer to a plate.
- Whip the two separated whites with the liquid egg whites to soft peaks. Beat the yolks separately, then fold them gently into the whites.
- Warm a lightly oiled nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the egg mixture, cover, and cook for about 4–5 minutes until the base sets.
- Add the sausage and cheese. Cover for another 2–4 minutes, or until the egg is fully set and the filling is hot. Fold and finish with seasonings and optional herbs.
Nutrition
Notes
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Let us know how it was!Preferred products
Sausage: Amylu or a similar gluten-free, dairy-free sausage. Match the style called for—breakfast, Italian or andouille—and check the flavor for added cheese.
Dairy-free cheddar: Violife Just Like Cheddar Shreds. Dairy cheddar and dairy-free shreds have different nutrition.
These are shopping options; the recipe’s estimated nutrition may use a different product. Substitutions change nutrition and may affect texture. Choosing one dairy-free or gluten-free ingredient does not make the whole recipe dairy-free or gluten-free. See Mel’s preferred products and photos.
Tips for this recipe
- Prepare the measured ingredients before heating the pan or assembling the dish. Follow the written order so ingredients are ready when they are needed.
- When scaling the recipe, increase ingredients together but keep the same doneness checks. A larger batch does not necessarily cook in the same time.
Serving suggestions
Serve after the eggs or hash reach the doneness described in the method. Toast, fruit, and other sides are separate additions unless listed.
Storage and make-ahead
Refrigerate perishable portions in shallow, covered containers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below and use cooked leftovers within 3–4 days. If reheating cooked leftovers, heat them to 165°F throughout.
Food-safety reference: USDA leftover-storage guidance.
Common questions
Should I weigh ingredients before or after cooking?
Use the stage written next to each ingredient. Raw, cooked, drained, and dry weights are different; keep that distinction when measuring a portion or using the nutrition estimate.
What are the calories and macros per serving?
One serving provides an estimated 496 calories, 41.1 g protein, 3.4 g total carbohydrate, 34 g fat and 0 g fiber. These values cover the full single serving listed in the card.
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