That’s “What You’ve Got Omelette” for all the elocutionists out there. And, it’s probably more scramble than omelette. It’s what we do with leftovers on the weekend. And, a Whatcha Got Omelette never fails to impress.
What is a Whatcha Got Omelette?
Answer: whatever you want it to be. It’s eggs and milk and cheese and whatcha got. For us, this started as a way to empty the refrigerator when we were coming home from our Adirondack cabin. On Sunday morning (or the morning of our last day), my husband sits in front of the refrigerator and goes through the leftovers. And that can vary widely! But, whatever it is, he has the makings of breakfast. Leftover cheeseburger? Yes. Leftover steak? Of course. Leftover veggies? Sometimes? Leftover taco fixings? Oh, my yes. Leftover hotdogs? Possible, very, very possible.
Our guests are often skeptical. My aunt spent a weekend with us at our cabin, and let’s say, she’s not an adventurous eater. (Not you, Aunt Vicki!) We had cheeseburgers and hotdogs for dinner the night before and had a number of each left. Jim started chunking them into pieces and she was incredulous. Hotdogs and eggs?!!? Yet, with some American Cheese and ketchup, it worked.
How to Make a Whatcha Got Omelette
Well, lets start with the formula: 2 eggs per person + 1 tablespoon of milk per egg + leftovers + cheese = Whatcha Got Omelette
Really, the first step is the go through your leftovers. What do you have in the way of leftover meat? What kind of cheese do you have? Do you have any leftover veggies or fresh veggies that would complement? Potatoes? (Left over or in a tot form from the freezer.) Once you have decided, cut the meat and veggies into smaller pieces. Grate or slice the cheese if necessary.
In a glass measuring cup, measure the milk, then crack eggs on top, beat vigorously. Formula help: if you have two people, you will need 4 eggs + 1 tablespoon milk for each egg. 4 tablespoons is 1/4 cup, so measure a quarter of a cup of milk, then crack the eggs. Add salt and pepper to taste and whip with a flat whisk.
Heat a non-stick or cast iron skillet with your choice of oil, butter or leftover bacon fat. Cook any fresh veggies like onions, peppers and mushrooms. Add the meat and any pre-cooked veggies (we’ve used mushrooms and onions that were cooked for steak, but also green beans!) to reheat. Once those are hot, add the eggs and milk combination. Cook until eggs are soft scrambled. Add sliced or grated cheese to melt. Serve with ketchup if desired.
Great Whatcha Got Omelette Combinations
The Picnic Omelette: Cheeseburgers, hotdogs with American cheese
The Steak and Egg Omelette: grilled or smoked steak with cheddar or Munster cheese
The Chicken Artichoke Potato Omelette: leftover Lemon Artichoke Crock Pot Chicken, potatoes with cheddar
The Smoker Omelette: smoked sausage, fresh onion and Monterey Jack cheese
The Homestead Omelette: grilled venison steak (or chops) with fresh mozzarella
The Taco Omelette: taco meat and onions. Add diced tomatoes when you add the cheese. Serve with salsa and sour cream. Freshly cut avocado or guac is excellent too.
The Meat-lovers Omelette: Cut bacon into pieces, cook until almost cooked through, drain most of the fat, then add any and all leftover meat. Top with your favorite cheese
What’s Your Whatcha Got Omelette?
Let us know about the great combinations you make in your kitchen. Give it a try. You never know what amazing meal you might stumble upon!
Oh and Whatcha Got Omelette is hearty enough for dinner too and it makes a perfect quick weeknight meal.
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