Our Gammon and Mushroom Omelette with a touch of food recycling is a culinary marvel, where yesterday's gammon and mushrooms find new life in a flavourful embrace of eggs. This omelette is a testament to resourcefulness, offering a Savory second chance in every fold. Savor the rich, smoky essence of gammon and the earthy goodness of mushrooms, all enveloped in a fluffy, delectable omelette that reduces food waste while elevating your dining experience.
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Ingredients
- Gammon (100 grams)
- Mushrooms (94 grams)
- Semi-Skimmed Milk (20 ml)
- Cheddar Cheese (107 grams)
- 4 x Eggs
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Other Things You Will Need
- Frying Pan
- Spatula
- Fork
- Knife
- Cheese Grater
- Plate Or Bowl For The Grated Cheese
- Jug Or Large Cup
- Food Scales
Before You Start Cooking
- If you are not using leftover gammon then, defrost the Gammon for 12 hours in the fridge until thawed or use a microwave on defrost setting for around 8 minutes
- Wash hands for 20 seconds using soap and water
- Place all ingredients and other things you will need on the kitchen worktop
- Weigh or measure ingredients as required
Method
- Wash the mushrooms and randomly cut
- Randomly cut the gammon
- Grate the cheese
- Crack the eggs into a jug, removing any shell
- Pour the milk into the jug with the eggs and whisk using a fork
- Place the frying pan on the hob using maximum heat
- Add one piece of gammon and wait until it starts to sizzle
- When sizzling add all of the gammon and mushrooms to the pan, lower the heat but make sure you can still hear the sizzling noise
- Continue to fry for 2 minutes, put the lid on the frying pan if you have one
- Stir the gammon and mushrooms, then pour the egg mixture evenly over the gammon
- Increase the hob heat to maximum and fry until the bottom of the eggs solidifies and the top is slightly liquid
- Now sprinkle the grated cheese over the egg, spread evenly in the frying pan
- Turn on the grill and set to maximum heat, place the frying pan under the grill until the cheese becomes a golden brown
- Remove from the grill using a spatula and cool for 2 minutes
- Cut into 4
- Serve
Notes
- This is a great alternative to pizza with far less calories
- This works with any leftover meat including chicken, pork, turkey and even fish!
- Any type of egg can be used including barn and free range eggs, but make sure that they are fresh
- Great when served with a salad as a meal
