Grandma Gwen’s Bacon & Cheese Omelet Recipe (The Best Egg Omelet Ever)

This bacon cheese omelet is a delicious and easy-to-make egg omelet recipe packed with sautéed onions, peppers, and crispy pork bacon. This breakfast classic is perfect for anyone who loves having all the best flavors in one bite!

Hey, guys, I’m back with another scrumptious recipe. I’m going to share a modification of my Grandma Gwen’s delicious bacon & cheese omelet recipe with yall and it’s the bomb.com so yall gotta try it.

I made a YouTube video in 2016 on how to make bacon cheese omelets, but I made a few changes to the recipe since then, so I want y’all to try this newer version – it’s much better, in my opinion.

What to love about this recipe:

• Easy to make: Omelets are so easy to make, which makes this my go-to breakfast when I want more than just a boiled egg and sausage.
• Versatile: What I love most about bacon cheese omelets is their versatility. Eggs taste great with almost anything, so add whatever meat or vegetable you like to your omelet; the options are limitless.
• Everything in one bite: You get your veggies, protein, and carbs in one bite. What more can you ask for? Everything in one bite? You just can’t beat that!

Grandma Gwen’s Bacon & Cheese Omelet

When I was about nine, my mom would have my grandma Gwen watch us every other weekend while she worked. I looked forward to it because I was always greedy, even as a kid, and one thing my Grandma loved to do was cook.

She would always make a big fancy breakfast for us, and her bacon & cheese omelets are what I probably enjoyed the most. Don’t get me wrong, all her food was BANGIN, but her omelets were heaven-sent. 

She even made vegetarian-style omelets, sometimes using only eggs, cheese, onions, fresh spinach, and tomatoes. I enjoyed that one, too, but not as much as the omelets she made with meat.

Sometimes, she would replace the bacon with a chopped hot sausage, usually beef, turkey, or pork sausage. I enjoyed her omelets no matter how she made them, though.

So I tried my best to copy her bacon and cheese omelet recipe and put my own little spin on it to make it mine. This recipe is dedicated to her because she made me my first omelet ever, and I’ve been making it her way ever since.

Omelets at the local diner

As I got older, I often stopped by a diner near my Grandma’s house to enjoy one of the best omelets I’ve ever tasted.

Both my grandma and that local Diner inspired me to create my own omelet recipe, and let me tell ya… I think it might be even better. Lol! So give it a shot and tell me how ya like it!!

Here are some of the utensils you’re going to need to make this a smooth, easy recipe. You probably already have most of these cooking utensils. Others are good to have, not just for this recipe but for cooking in general.

Ingredients you’ll need:

• Eggs: Use 2 large eggs.
• Pork Bacon: Crispy pork bacon is my favorite meat to use for an omelet. It’s crispy, salty, fatty, and flavorful, which is why it’s the best option for me. Lol!
• Onions and Peppers: They give the omelet depth of flavor, a crunch, and make up the filling. I like to sautee the onions and peppers first before adding them to the omelet. I like to use green and red peppers but you can just use green if that’s all you have. I mainly use red peppers for color.
• Mexican Blend Cheese: I’ve recently tried using Mexican blend cheese (a combination of Cheddar, Monetary Jack, Queso Quesadilla, and Asadero cheeses), and it hit the spot. Mexican blend would be my first choice of cheese for omelets now because it’s a variety of cheeses. One thing you want to make sure of is to use cheese that melts well because you want your omelet to be nice and cheesy.
• Seasonings: Salt, Garlic powder, and black pepper. You dont need much to season an omelet but these 3 basic seasonings give it all the flavor it needs and works perfectly for an omelet.
• Vegetable oil: You ned oil to fry the omelet. Use an oil with a high smoke point.

How to Make a bacon & cheese omelet

1. Crack the eggs and add them to a small mixing bowl.
2. Add in the seasonings, then whisk well and set it aside.
3. Chop the onions and peppers into small pieces.
4. Place a skillet over medium-high heat  and add in the oil.
5. After 2 minutes, add in the bacon, onions & peppers, and fry for 4 minutes, then remove and set aside.
   Fry the bacon on each side for 2 mins and stir the onions and peppers around the skillet
6. Once the bacon chills, break it into small pieces.
7. Place the same skillet over medium heat.
8. Add in the eggs, then spread the bacon, onions, and peppers over the eggs.
9. After 2 minutes, sprinkle the cheese all over the eggs.
10. Wait 2 more minutes, then get a spatula and flip one side of the egg over the other to form an omelet, and cut the fire off.

Grandma Gwen’s Bacon & Cheese Omelet Recipe

Tips for best results:

• Use 2 spatulas: Using two spatulas! Using two spatulas makes flipping the omelet much easier. It also prevents it from breaking and from it landing too hard and oil splashing on you. Lol!
• Use a non-stick skillet: To prevent your omelet from sticking and breaking apart, use a good non-stick skillet. Eggs stick easily, so investing in a high-quality pan is a good idea.
• Add cheese when the eggs are done: Adding the cheese too early can prevent the eggs from fully cooking. So add the cheese once the egg is fully done, then flip one end of the omelet over the other.

Add-ins & variations:

• Turkey bacon: I tried this recipe using turkey bacon before because it’s all I had in the frig, and it was better than I thought, so turkey bacon is definitely a good alternative. Just adjust the cooking time because you can’t cook turkey bacon long.
• Beef bacon: Now, I never use beef bacon, but beef bacon packs a lot of flavor, and I’m sure it will taste just as good.
• Ham: Ok, so when it comes to meat, ham is one of my favorite choices for an omelet. I slice the ham into thin pieces, fry it for a few minutes to brown it, and then add it to the omelet. Delicious!
• Sausage: When it comes to sausage, you can add hot sausage to it, turkey brown and serve sausage, they’re good, or even pork links. Any sausage of your choice should work.
• Spinach: My grandma Gwen would put spinach, tomatoes, and Mozzarella cheese on her omelet. A spinach tomato omelet is a good choice for those who aren’t in the mood for meat.
• Tomatoes: Tomatoes are a popular omelet add-in. Just like onions and peppers, people use tomatoes almost as much. If I use them, I sautee them first a little, just like I do with onions and peppers.
• Mozzarella cheese: Mozzarella cheese is the perfect cheese for an omelet because it stretches. Besides, mozzarella tastes good with almost anything.
• Pepper jack: Pepper jack cheese taste great on an omelet, most cheese does but if you ever wanna spice things up, pepper jack cheese is definitely the way to go.

What to serve with a bacon & cheese omelet

• Grits: Don’t we all love to eat grits with cheese in them? Sometimes with bacon and eggs on the side? Well, all those ingredients are in this omelet, so it’s obvious that grits are a perfect choice to serve with this omelet.
• Home-fried potatoes: Home-fried potatoes taste great with everything in this omelet as well: eggs, bacon, green peppers, and onions. Most people put peppers and onions in their home-fried potatoes. So you know it’ll taste good with this omelet.
• Hash browns: Speaking of potatoes, hash browns are probably one of my new favorite things to eat with an omelet. I had some recently and enjoyed it is an understatement. I was in heaven while eating them.
• Toast: You have everything you need in an omelet, including protein, vegetables, and carbs if you want, so all you really need is a nice piece of buttered toast with some jelly on top. Toast is not a bad option if you want to keep it simple and are eating the omelet by itself, which is how I usually eat it.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

• Do you have to use different colors of peppers? No, you can just use green peppers. Red peppers have a sweeter profile, and using multiple colors adds both flavor and a beautiful presentation to your omelet.
• What condiments are used? Now you may be wondering why I have ketchup listed when it’s just a condiment, not a side. Just wanted to list this for foreigners looking for something to dress it up with. So, if anyone making an omelet for the first time want to know what condiment to use, ketchup is it.

Other breakfast recipes you might like:

• McCloud’s Easy Southern Scrapple Recipe
• The Best Scrambled Eggs Recipe
• The Best Homemade Country Sausage Gravy Recipe
• Delicious Baked Sausage and Potatoes Recipe
• The Best Creamy Southern Style Grits

Equipment:

• Fork: Use a whisk or fork to beat the eggs.
• Small Mixing Bowl: You need a small mixing bowl to whisk the eggs in.
• 2 Spatula: Having two spatulas makes flipping the omelets easy.
• Medium Skillet: Have a medium-sized skillet on hand to fry the omelet.

Ok yall, that’s it for now. I really want you all to give this omelet a shot. I know y’all will love it. Leave a comment below telling viewers how you liked it, and make sure to share, rate, and subscribe for more delicious recipes.

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Enjoy, later!
PBJ~

Grandma Gwen’s Bacon & Cheese Omelet Recipe (The Best Egg Omelet Ever)

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• Author: PhillyboyJay
• Prep Time: 12 Mins
• Cook Time: 8 Mins
• Total Time: 20 Mins
• Yield: 1
• Category: Breakfast
• Cuisine: American

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Description

A homemade omelet filled with bacon, onions, peppers, and cheese. 

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Ingredients

• 2 Large Eggs
• 1 Tbs Vegetable Oil
• 2 Pork Bacon Strips
• 3 Tbs Onions, finely Chopped
• 2 Tbs Green Peppers, finely chopped
• 2 Tbs Red Peppers, finely chopped
• 1/4 Cup Mexican Blend Cheese
• 1/4 Tsp Salt
• 1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/8 Tsp Black Pepper

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Instructions

1. Crack the eggs and add them to a small mixing bowl.
2. Add in the seasonings, then whisk well and set it aside.
3. Chop the onions and peppers into small pieces.
4. Place a skillet over medium-high heat (7) and add in the oil.
5. After 2 minutes, add in the bacon, onions & peppers, and fry for 4 minutes, then remove and set aside.
   Fry the bacon on each side for 2 mins and stir the onions and peppers around the skillet
6. Once the bacon chills, break it into small pieces.
7. Place the same skillet over medium heat.
8. Add in the eggs, then spread the bacon, onions, and peppers over the eggs.
9. After 2 minutes, sprinkle the cheese all over the eggs.
10. Wait 2 more minutes, then get a spatula and flip one side of the egg over the other to form an omelet, and cut the fire off.

Notes

I used a gas stove so the cooking time may differ if you’re using a non-conventional stove.

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1