Ranch Omelet

11 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • Filling
  • 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
  • 1/4 cup salsa (fresh homemade salsa is best but may use commercial salsa that has been slightly drained)
  • 3 tablespoons grated monterey jack cheese
  • Omelet
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • fresh ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine
  • sour cream, for topping

Directions

  1. 1
    To make filling: in a saucepan over medium heat, add the refried beans and salsa; stir to combine and cook until thoroughly warmed; set aside.
  2. 2
    To make omelet: In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, water, salt, and pepper together.
  3. 3
    Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  4. 4
    Melt butter in pan and swirl to coat bottom of pan.
  5. 5
    When butter foams, pour in egg mixture all at once.
  6. 6
    Let set for about 20 seconds or until edges start to cook.
  7. 7
    Using a spatula, gently lift edges of mixture and tilt skillet to allow uncooked egg mixture to flow underneath.
  8. 8
    Continue to do this until the top is almost dry.
  9. 9
    Spoon 1/3 cup of bean mixture over one half of omelet.
  10. 10
    Sprinkle with grated cheese.
  11. 11
    Fold the other side over to cover.
  12. 12
    Let stand for a few seconds to let the cheese melt.
  13. 13
    Turn omelet out onto a warmed plate; garnish with a dollop of sour cream if desired.
  14. 14
    Serve immediately.
  15. 15
    **There is enough bean filling for about 3 omelets or you can serve the extra along with the omelet as a side dish.

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