How to Cook Omelets in a Cast Iron Oven

Whisk four eggs together to make your omelet.

Cast iron pans are a favorite of many chefs because of their versatility, ability to hold heat and heaviness. Cooking an omelet in a cast iron Dutch oven is an easy task that can be mastered on the first try. Due to the non-flip nature of the omelet, it is a no-fuss breakfast, light lunch or easy dinner to put on the table. Include your favorite fillings to personalize the omelet, which should easily feed 2 to 4 people.

Things You'll Need

• Cast iron dutch oven
• Whisk
• 2 tsp. olive oil or butter
• 4 eggs
• Sea salt and cracked pepper
• 1/2 cup diced ham (optional)
• 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
• 1/2 cup veggies (optional, choose your favorites)
• 2 tbsp. fresh herbs (optional)
• Spatula
• Pot holders

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the cast iron Dutch oven on the stovetop and coat the bottom with 1 tsp. olive oil or butter. Turn the stovetop to medium heat. If using vegetables, briefly sauté in the pan until they reach desired softness. Remove vegetables from the Dutch oven and set aside.

2. Add another teaspoon of olive oil or butter to the cast iron oven to coat the bottom. Whisk eggs with salt and pepper until they are a uniform consistency. Pour into the Dutch oven. Allow to cook for a few minutes until the bottom has set.

3. Pour your toppings over half the omelet. Toppings can include ham, cheese, vegetables, herbs or anything else you choose to include. Use pot holders to cover the Dutch oven with the lid and place in the oven.

4. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes until the omelet is fluffy and slightly golden in color. Remove from the oven using the pot holders. Use the spatula to remove the omelet from the cast iron Dutch oven.

Tips & Warnings

• You may want to increase the number of eggs to six if you're using a large Dutch oven.

• Cast iron Dutch ovens covered in enamel work best because of their non-stick surface.

References

• Care 2: Healthy Veggie No-Flip Omelet
• The Other Side of 50: No Mess Omelette
• New York Times: Ever So Humble, Cast Iron Outshines the Fancy Pans