Bacon omelette, as name suggests, is an egg omelette consisting of bacon either in chopped or sliced form. This classic combo of egg and bacon contains crispy fried pieces of bacon that add flavor to the dish. However, other flavoring ingredients vary from one bacon omelette recipe to another recipe. Pork meat is extremely fatty, therefore Bacon also serves as a source of fat in the dish leading to the less use of extra fat for frying the omelette.

Bacon omelette is quite popular in American and European cuisines and it is sometimes referred as ‘American style’ and ‘fatty’ omelette.

Commonly Used Ingredients and Preparation Overview

There are several variations of omelette consisting of  bacon, therefore the combinations of ingredients vary. Although bacon is the key ingredient in this dish, the different cuts of bacon largely manipulate the cooking and the flavor of the dish. For example, in America, ‘streaky bacon’ or ‘side bacon’ that usually comes from pork belly, is popularly used to make various American dishes including omelette. However, quite often, sliced pork lion or ‘Canadian bacon’, as called by America, is found in American style bacon omelette. Bacon rashers are also commonly included in bacon omelets.

Both boiled and smoked bacon is used to make different omelette recipes. Olive oil, which is lighter than other types of oils contains less fat and is therefore well suited for frying bacon. The bacon slices are fried in the pan until crispy. Chopped mushrooms and onions are additionally included and fried to make the dish hearty. Eggs are beaten with yolks and whites separately in two bowls. Both yolk and white are mixed together just before pouring in the pan. Seasonings such as salt, pepper and some fine herbs like oregano, fresh parsley, chives and thyme can either be included in beaten egg or can be sprinkled over the fried bacon. Cheese is an indispensable part of some exotic omelette. Cheese slices or grated hard cheese is perfect for a creamy filling. Once the omelette filling is browned and seasoned properly, the beaten egg is poured over it. The egg is allowed to cook at moderate heat until it begins to set. This process usually takes 2-3 minutes, but at this stage, the egg on the top is still in liquid form; therefore, the edges of the omelette are lifted upwards and liquid part of the egg is allowed to run underneath. The omelette can be flipped in order to cook it from the other side as well. Cheese is spread on the top and the omelette is folded in the center. This is the stage when omelette is ready and it can be transferred from the pan onto a warmed serving plate and served immediately.

Serving Bacon Omelette  

Bacon omelette is a perfect start for the day and it is a typical dish in American-style full breakfast along with toasted bread. It can even be served as a light lunch with green salad and a hearty soup.Fans swear by hash (home fried potatoes) to be teamed with bacon omelet, with a bit of sour cream poured over it.

Nutritional Facts Related to Bacon Omelette Recipe

Although egg is a protein rich food, the addition of fatty bacon makes the dish extremely calorific. Bacon contains all saturated, monosaturated and polysaturated fats along with high amounts of sodium. Sodium nitrate is generally used as a preservative in this cured meat that is linked with health problems like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Even cured meats are often associated with diabetes and heart problems. Therefore, it is suggested by health experts to consume dishes containing bacon in moderation.

Trivia

In some Jewish and Muslin influenced cuisines, bacon is often prepared with different cuts of lamb meat, chicken, turkey and beef. Even bacon omelette prepared in these cuisines contains these meat cuts.