Cajun Omelet

Name: Cajun Omelet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 4 oz andouille sausage, diced; 1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced; 1/4 cup yellow onion, diced; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 4 large eggs; 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning; 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

A bold breakfast omelet packed with spicy andouille sausage, sauteed peppers, onions, and melted cheese.

20 minEasyServes 2380 cal/serving

CajunBreakfastStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbKetoGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

4 oz andouille sausage, diced
1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup yellow onion, diced
1 tbsp unsalted butter
4 large eggs
1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1

Melt half of the 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 4 oz diced andouille sausage, 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper, and 1/4 cup diced yellow onion, cooking until vegetables soften and sausage reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 5 minutes.
3

Remove filling from skillet and set aside on a plate.
4

Whisk 4 large eggs and 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning together in a bowl until blended.
5

Melt remaining 1 tbsp unsalted butter in the skillet, pour in egg mixture, and cook until edges are set.
6

Top eggs with cooked filling and 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, fold in half, and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Cajun Omelet dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Cajun Omelet keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Cajun Omelet?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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