Cold or frozen egg dishes like omelettes hold up well in the freezer and you should not have a problem heating them up. When heating up a frozen omelette it is important that you let your omelette thaw before you apply any of the methods to heat up your omelette. Simply take your frozen omelette, place it in a plate and let it sit and thaw at room temperature, or overnight in the refrigerator before heating it up. Once the omelette is fully defrosted, you can use a microwave, a stovetop, or an oven to reheat your omelette. Below is a clear description of how you can warm up your omelette using any of the methods mentioned.
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The Microwave Method To Reheat Omelette
The microwave method is one of the quickest and effective ways of heating up an omelette. As much as the microwave has a bad reputation for destroying food, it is one of the options for warming up this simple egg dish. You will only need a microwave safe container or dish.
Follow these steps to warm up an omelette in a microwave;
- Place the omelette in a microwave safe container or dish,
- Cover your dish with a damp cloth,
- Microwave on the lowest setting for about 30-40 seconds. Make sure you check your omelette to ensure it is thoroughly heated,
- When it is heated properly, take it out. Your omelette should be ready to serve.
The reason for using a damp cloth and for setting your microwave to the lowest setting is that often times microwaves can overcook eggs and have them tasting rubbery and disgusting. Once you have it on the low setting, your microwave can warm the omelette up properly without changing its texture.
Tips For Reheating Your Omelette in A Microwave
An omelette is comprised of eggs, milk, cheese and your choice of filling but if your filling is high in liquids, such as a veggie omelette, note that water may pool in the bottom of the dish as it cools. Before you place the dish in the microwave, ensure that you drain any fluid out of the bottom of the dish. Once you have drained water from the dish, lightly dampen a paper towel and lay it over the omelette before putting it in the microwave. Make sure that you do not overheat your omelette otherwise your eggs will become rubbery.
The Stove Top Method To Reheat Omelette
Another effective and quick method for warming up your omelette is on the stove. While the microwave is super quick, you can also go about reheating your omelette on the stovetop. It is also a quick method that should have you enjoying your meal in no time. You will require a non-stick pan or a regular pan, your omelette and your oil.
Follow these steps,
- Get a non-stick pan or regular pan and add some olive oil,
- Allow your pan to heat up on a low flame,
- Add your omelette and allow it to heat up properly for about 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Once finished, take it out. Your omelette should be ready to serve.
Tips For Reheating Your Omelette on A stove Top
It is important to consider how you store your omelette before you heat it on the stovetop. If the leftover omelette has been in the fridge, you can reheat it on the stovetop with a bit of butter in the pan and a tight-fitting lid. Using butter will add more flavour to the eggs while oil will just make them greasy, and make sure that you do not to raise the temperature too high.
The Oven Method
The Oven method for heating up your omelette is also effective. It may take a little longer than the microwave method or stovetop method but it is just as effective.
Follow these steps to heat up your omelette in the oven.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F,
- Place your omelette on a baking sheet or oven safe dish,
- Let your omelette bake for about 10 minutes or until it is heated to your liking,
- When done warming up, take your omelette out and allow it to cool. Your omelette should be ready for serving.
Tips For Reheating Your Omelette In The Oven
It is important to remember that eggs are extremely versatile, and once they get too hot too quickly they will turn to rubber and lose flavour. Thus, you will want to use a baking sheet with a lip as the omelette may exude liquid as it warms up in the oven. Make sure that you put down a bit of butter or some parchment paper so your eggs don’t stick to the pan as they heat up.
The Advantages and Disadvantages to reheating up Omelettes
Some of the advantages of reheating your omelettes include
- Not having to waste and toss out extra omelettes,
- You can create a simple make-ahead meal,
- The reheating process is incredibly simple,
- The omelette flavour will be just as good in your reheated eggs,
- You can enjoy your leftover omelette or grab an on-the-go pre-made omelette for any day and for any meal.
Some of the disadvantages of re-heating your omelette
- Omelettes can split when reheated,
- All types of eggs retain moisture so it is important to follow the correct procedures when reheating otherwise you may lose the texture and taste of your eggs after you reheat them,
- Freezing your omelettes for too long may result in your eggs experiencing freezer burn
Best Way To Store Your Omelette
You should store your omelettes in the fridge for about 3-4 days. Ensure that your omelettes are tightly wrapped or sealed in an airtight container or bag. The key to storing your eggs properly is to make sure they are sealed tightly into whatever storage format you use. It is even better to use double-sealed Ziploc bags. Also, you can store omelettes in the freezer for up to 4 months. They will maintain their taste if they are eaten within 2 months. In order to store your omelette in the freezer, wrap it up tightly or place it into the freezer bags or in an airtight container.
