Description
A savory omelette inspired by the classic Cuban sandwich, filled with ham, pork, pickles, mustard, and Swiss cheese for a bold and flavorful breakfast twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp milk or water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup cooked shredded pork or carnitas
- 1/4 cup diced ham
- 2–3 pickle slices, chopped
- 1 tsp yellow or Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp butter or oil
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- 1. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk or water, salt, and pepper.
- 2. Heat butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- 3. Pour egg mixture into skillet and cook undisturbed for 1–2 minutes until edges begin to set.
- 4. Gently lift edges and tilt pan to let uncooked egg flow underneath.
- 5. Once mostly set, spread mustard on one half of the omelette.
- 6. Add ham, shredded pork, pickles, and Swiss cheese over mustard.
- 7. Fold the omelette in half and cook for 1–2 more minutes until cheese is melted and filling is hot.
- 8. Slide onto a plate and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use leftover Cuban roast pork or pulled pork for authentic flavor.
- For extra tang, add a dash of pickle juice to the egg mixture.
- Pairs perfectly with crispy home fries or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cuban-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 omelette
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 330mg
Keywords: Cubano omelette, Cuban sandwich omelet, pork and ham omelet, savory breakfast