Jump into New England fall with this delicious 10 minute apple omelet for one with sharp cheddar cheese for a protein punch. You may not think apples go in omelets but it's great combined with kale and sharp cheddar cheese!
[This recipe was originally posted in October 2016. It has been updated with new photos, cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, video and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]
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I originally created this simple cheddar and apple omelet after having a similar omelet in New York City. I never would have thought of adding apples to eggs, but seriously, it's so good.
I added some fresh kale to this omelet, since I had some that needed to be used up. Add it or not, either way! This combination is great with eggs.
You just need to chop 2 ingredients (kale & apple) to get this super unique and delicious omelet. Make it for breakfast, brunch, or an easy one pan dinner. It's so quick and easy.
Ingredients
Scroll down to the apple omelet with cheddar cheese recipe card for the amounts of each ingredient, but here's a quick visual + description of what's in this recipe.
- Eggs
- Milk
- Crisp apple: Chopped apple adds crunch and flavor to this apple omelet with cheddar cheese. I recommend a sweet/tart apple that's also crisp. Honeycrisp, pink lady, even granny smith would be good in this omelet.
- Kale: Kale or spinach is an easy vegetable addition. Onions would be great too. No need to add any of these vegetable options, but they are tasty additions.
- Sharp cheddar cheese: Shredded shsrp cheddar cheese is best in this omelet, in my mind. But use regular cheddar if you have it. Mozzarella is very mild and doesn't add much flavor. I would stick to a cheddar cheese.
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Instructions
Scroll down to the recipe card for more detailed instructions. Here's a quick overview + photos to see how to make this recipe in general.
Prepare the produce by removing kale leaves from 2 stalks. Next, massage leaves by rubbing them between your hands to soften them.
Rip up or chop kale into bite sized pieces. Chop ½ apple into bite sized pieces. Set aside.
Add milk and salt/pepper to eggs, whisk together until mixture is smooth.
Spray hot pan with cooking spray, then pour egg mixture into pan. Once eggs have began to cook, cover egg mixture evenly with kale, apple, and cheese. Cook until eggs are cooked through and cheese is melted.
Slide a rubber spatula under egg mixture to make sure it doesn't stick to the sides of the pan.
Fold egg mixture over. It's ok if it breaks, it's packed with toppings! Serve your apple omelet with cheddar cheese immediately.
Storage/Reheating Tips
Store any leftover apple omelet in an airtight container in the fridge for about a week. Microwave, covered to reheat.
Substitutions/Tips
- Use a really crisp apple like honeycrisp, braeburn, or a crisp fuji apple.
- Don't feel bad if you break your cheddar and apple omelet when folding it. It's easy when you've got lots of goodies inside it.
- Want to take it up a level? Sautee the kale and apples in some butter before cooking the eggs.
- Other good add-ins: chopped nuts, thinly sliced onion, green onion, and spinach are great in an apple omelet.
FAQ
The sharp cheddar cheese is great in this apple omelet because it's sharpness pairs nicely with the buttery eggs, but if you don't have sharp cheddar on hand medium cheddar would be a good alternative. Goat cheese or feta would work too.
Yes, they are great together, creamy, slightly sweet eggs and crunchy slightly tart apple taste great together. Enjoy them in an apple omelet, like this recipe.
Cook it in a small, non stick frying pan over low heat. Lift up edges to let uncooked eggs pour out and cook on the bottom. Flip half the eggs over to create a folded omelet.
Other good egg recipes
Other recipes using these ingredients
When you're cooking for one, you often have leftover produce, cans of whatever ingredient, etc. Here are a couple ideas on how to use up the leftover ingredients. It'll help you save money by wasting fewer ingredients.
- Apple: Skillet Pork Chops with Apples, No Bake Apple Tart with Yogurt Filling, Sour Apple Smoothie, Apple Crumble Tart.
- Kale: Simple Warm Kale Salad with Pomegranate Dressing, Sausage & Egg Breakfast Casserole, Kale, Apple, and Pecan Salad
- Eggs: see egg recipes above.
- Cheddar Cheese (sharp or regular): Protein Mac and Cheese, Chili without Tomatoes, Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake, Buffalo Chicken Flatbread.
Did you make this apple omelet? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!
Apple Omelet with Cheddar Cheese
Equipment
- cutting board
- knife
- rubber spatula
- small sautee pan
Ingredients
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 tablespoon milk
- salt and pepper to taste
- cooking spray
- ½ whole crisp apple like a honeycrisp apple
- 2 stalks kale
- 2 tablespoon sharp cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat up frying pan.
- Remove kale leaves from 2 stalks, massage leaves by rubbing between hands to soften them. Rip up or chop into bite sized pieces. Chop ½ apple into bite sized pieces. Set aside.
- Add 1 Tablespoon milk and salt/pepper to eggs, whisk together until mixture is smooth.
- Spray hot pan with cooking spray, then pour egg mixture into pan. Once eggs have began to cook, cover egg mixture evenly with kale, apple, and cheese. Cook until eggs are cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Fold egg mixture over. Serve immediately
Notes
- Use a really crisp apple like honeycrisp, braeburn, or a crisp fuji apple.
- Don't feel bad if you break your omelette when folding it. It's easy when you've got lots of goodies inside it.
- Want to take it up a level? Sautee the kale and apples in some butter before cooking the eggs.
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Joyce says
Would like to try your recipe but need nutrition information. Many older people live alone are on particular diet restrictions such as sodium and potassium and protein and phosphorus. And yes calories too. Single person recipes would be wonderful help.
Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD says
Hi Joyce, I intentionally don't include nutrition information. You can read why here: https://www.nourishnutritionblog.com/about-rebecca/#h-why-you-won-t-find-nutrition-information-on-the-recipes. I understand the need for specific micronutrient info, you can rely on other single serving websites for this info, use an online calculator, or keep a list of these amounts in foods. Hope that helps get you started. Feel free to reach out and we can figure something out, if you'd like. [email protected]
Judy Nock says
What are the calories for this recipe? Thank you Judy
Rebecca says
Hi Judy, I don't include calories on my recipes because our calorie needs change so much and I don't recommend tracking calories except in just a few specific occasions.
Irina says
Adding a sweet note to the omelet sounds interesting and inviting. I am going to give it a try tomorrow morning.
Rebecca says
do it! it's super easy & delish
Anita says
I've never thought of adding apples to savory omelet before. This was so easy and truly delicious. A great and fun way to eat more fruits for sure.
Rebecca says
great to hear! it's a game changer
Jen says
Such an interesting combo. Apple and cheddar is always good but this is new twist!
Rebecca says
yes! try it, it's perfection
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
This omelet looks amazing! I haven't made an omelet in forever, thanks for the idea!!
Rebecca says
oh yes it's time to make one again 🙂
Tawnie Kroll says
I love the addition of apple in my omelet, thank you!!
Rebecca says
totally! it's such a great, unexpected treat
Kate says
I love omelets
Rebecca says
looks delish