Three-Egg Bacon and Cheddar Omelet

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Fluffy eggs folded around crispy bacon and melted cheddar, finished with fresh herbs for a classic brunch centerpiece. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, combines eggs, milk, salt into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 1, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 1 American cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Whisk 3 large eggs, 2 tablespoons milk, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Cook 4 slices bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then crumble and set aside. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the same skillet over medium-low heat.
  3. Step 3: Pour egg mixture into skillet, gently stirring with a spatula for 2 minutes until edges set but center remains soft.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 4 slices crumbled bacon and 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese over half the omelet. Fold the other half over the filling and cook 1 more minute until cheese melts. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon fresh chives.

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