Jump into New England fall with this delicious 15 minute apple omelette with sharp cheddar cheese for a protein punch. You may not think apples go in omelettes but, when combined with kale and sharp cheddar cheese, they're really delicious, and super fall-flavored!
[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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How will this apple omelette make your life easier?
You just need to chop 2 ingredients (kale & apple) to get this super unique and delicious omelette. Make it for breakfast, brunch, or an easy one pan dinner. This microwave egg bowl, egg & sausage casserole, & South African Shakshuka are all other great egg dishes for breakfast or dinner.
What makes this apple omelette so good?
- Eggs
- Milk
- Crisp apple
- Kale
- Sharp cheddar cheese
How do I make this apple omelette?
Prepare the produce by removing kale leaves from 2 stalks. Next, massage leaves by rubbing them between your hands to soften them.
Expert Tip: add a pinch of salt to the kale before you massage it with your hands, this will help soften the kale even more.
Rip up or chop kale into bite sized pieces. Chop ½ apple into bite sized pieces. Set aside.
Expert Tip: Use a really crisp apple like honeycrisp, braeburn, or a crisp fuji apple.
Add 1 tbsp 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. Serve immediately.
Expert Tip: Don't feel bad if you break your omelette when folding it. It's easy when you've got lots of goodies inside it, and it will taste the same!
Expert tips
- 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.
FAQ
What's the difference between an omelet & an omelette?
There's no difference in the actual omelette, omelette is the modern French spelling, and omelet is the American English spelling. Sometimes I feel fancy & want to spell it the French way. It probably won't last long.
I don't have sharp cheddar cheese, can I use another type of cheese?
The sharp cheddar cheese is great in this dish 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. Also, there are a few recipes online with goat cheese instead, that sounds delicious too!
Other recipes using these ingredients
- (kale & apple) Warm Harvest Bowl with Apples & Butternut Squash
- (apple) Skillet Pork Chops with Apples, No Bake Apple Tart with Yogurt Filling, Apple & Sharp Cheddar Topped Crackers with Pomegranate Sauce
- (kale) Simple Warm Kale Salad with Pomegranate Dressing, Sausage & Egg Breakfast Casserole
Did you make this apple omelette? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!
Apple Omelette with Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Equipment
- cutting board
- knife
- rubber spatula
- small sautee pan
Ingredients
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 tbsp milk
- salt and pepper to taste
- cooking spray
- ½ whole crisp apple like a honeycrisp apple
- 2 stalks kale
- 2 tbsp 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 tbsp 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
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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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Rebecca says
looks delish
Kate says
I love omelets
Tawnie Kroll says
I love the addition of apple in my omelet, thank you!!
Rebecca says
totally! it's such a great, unexpected treat
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 🙂
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
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
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