Customizable Omelet Cups
Things have been going pretty well lately and I –
*YAWN*
*blink* *blink*
. . . and I don’t even know where I was going with the rest of that sentence. Little Naomi has decided that sleeping at night and being a content, happy baby during the day is completely overrated.
I firmly disagree. I’ve tried to convince her otherwise, but she’s pretty stubborn. And loud. (But still very sweet.)
During those precious minutes during the day when I have the use of both arms I only do the basics.
Like shower. Feed the other kids. Keep the dishes under control. We’re talking survival mode here. Things are just peachy if I keep my schedule W-I-D-E open.
Aside from being tired and yearning to wear something other than maternity yoga pants, I’m doing pretty well. We’re all happy, healthy, and (relatively) clean. Like I said — covering the basics.
Unfortunately, getting an afternoon nap or watching Food Network almost always wins out over updating this little blog. Luckily I have some posts stored up from when I was getting a good 8-hours a night and had the use of both my arms all day.
These omelet cups were a favorite of ours. I’ve made them a few times and found they really energized the tired granola/oatmeal/pancake rut in which we find ourselves stuck. I went a southwest direction with these, but you can put just about anything you like into them — kind of like an omelet.
Southwest Omelet Cups
Yield: 12 omelet cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
8 eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
1/3 cup salsa
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 cup chopped spinach
2 Tablespoons minced shallot (or garlic or onion)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantroDirections:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F, and grease up a standard 12-cup muffin tin.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, and salsa. Stir in the rest of the ingredients and divide mixture into muffin cups. Bake for about 20 minutes or until cooked all the way through. (A knife inserted into the center should come out clean. Like when you check a quiche.)
Serve with extra salsa and chopped avocado.
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Debbie — July 2, 2012 @ 5:55 pm
These look amazing!
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Joanne — July 2, 2012 @ 6:55 pm
Hopefully this is just a phase and she’ll grow out of it soon! I love all of the flavors in these omelet cups. Plus they’re so perfectly grab-and-go!
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Lauren — July 2, 2012 @ 6:55 pm
Yummy!! Wish I lived closer!! I’d free up your arms!! :)
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Bev @ Bev Cooks — July 2, 2012 @ 7:52 pm
Awww sweet little baby!
Naomi sounds pretty cute too. ;)
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Michelle — July 3, 2012 @ 7:45 am
I wonder if 2% milk would work…
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Natalie replied: — July 3rd, 2012 @ 11:27 pm
That would work just fine!
krhoover — July 3, 2012 @ 8:47 am
been making these for years! they are so yummy. i use cottage cheese, green fire roasted peppers, and hot jimmy dean sausage in mine. but you can put anything in them really. thanks for sharing!
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Julia {The Roasted Root} — July 3, 2012 @ 10:08 am
Aww, little Naomi’s already dancing to the beat of her own tune.. ;) so glad to hear you guys are doing well (and hygienic, that’s a plus!). Your omelet cups look awesome – Garrett would love a full tray to himself, I’m sure!!
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Kristin — July 3, 2012 @ 12:48 pm
These look healthy and delicious. Congratulations on your sweet baby girl!
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Melanie @ Nutritious Eats — July 3, 2012 @ 2:43 pm
Congratulations! I feel your pain. I can’t believe mine is already 8 months. He still wakes up too early for me and has trouble napping. It is so hard to keep up with cooking, photographing and blogging! I guess in the long run, these moments are so short. Blogging can wait…..
I love egg dishes- these are perfect for brunch.
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Natalie replied: — July 3rd, 2012 @ 11:28 pm
That’s so true. I’m really doing the bare minimum when it comes to blogging. I just want to sit and hold her all day! :)
Jillian in Italy — July 5, 2012 @ 12:10 am
How do you get them to come out of the pan so perfectly? I always grease the pan but they never come out looking like yours. These really look delicious. Can’t wait to give them a try. Here’s hoping you get some much needed rest asap!
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Natalie replied: — July 8th, 2012 @ 3:28 pm
Thank you!! I should really be napping as I type this :) I don’t know why they come out so well. I let them cool for a few minutes, run a knife around the edges and get them out with a rubber spatula. It just works!
DessertForTwo — July 10, 2012 @ 6:37 pm
Oh Natalie! She’s just beautiful!! I wish you lived closer so I could come cook for you or at least do your dishes!
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Laurie {Simply Scratch} — July 11, 2012 @ 4:39 am
Ohhh I remember those days! I always look back and wonder how I did it all sleep deprived!
These omelet cups look fantastic and I love how they are chocked full of veggies! Can’t wait to try these!
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Karen | The Food Charlatan — July 27, 2012 @ 9:45 am
Oh my gosh these look so good! I love the feta and cilantro. This would make a good holiday breakfast (Is it weird that I’m already looking for Christmas breakfast recipes? Ok maybe yeah.)
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cgrace — September 1, 2012 @ 8:37 pm
For my very first homemade meal ever, I made this wonderful dish for my parents and I to share. It’s my favorite dinner yet, and I will definitely make it again! I love all your different recipes, they all sound fantastic and I can’t wait to try them!
-cg, austin
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Natalie replied: — September 11th, 2012 @ 9:34 am
Sorry it’s taken me so long to respond! I’m honored that your very first homemade meal was one of my recipes! Congrats on the success!!
Danielle — September 17, 2012 @ 5:35 pm
I made these tonight, they were delicious!! Thanks for the recipe! I had the same trouble as Jillian though, they stuck to the pan, so came out not quite as pretty as yours. I used Pam cooking spray to grease the pan, is that where I went wrong?
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Natalie replied: — September 17th, 2012 @ 7:08 pm
I’m sorry Danielle! I don’t know why. I use Pam to grease the pan as well. Is your muffin pan nonstick? If so is it getting old? Sometimes when nonstick surfaces get scratched up they’re not exactly nonstick anymore. Glad you liked them, though!!
A parisian girl — November 10, 2012 @ 6:25 am
The easier, the better; absolutly perfect to add to my sunday brunch :D
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