Spicy Caramelized Onion & Mushroom Grilled Cheese Omelette

This omelette is the ultimate breakfast/brunch/dinner/late-night snack, loaded with flavorful ingredients between golden brown slices of bread. The combination of caramelised onions, mushrooms, spinach, and melty cheese makes it a must-try dish.

By @the_foodiediaries

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 piece onion
• 2 cups mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 piece onion
• 2 cups mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons chilli oil
• 1 handful spinach
• 3 pieces eggs
• 1 bunch scallions
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons chilli flakes
• 0.5 teaspoons oregano
• 1 batch egg mixture
• 2 slices bread
• 0.25 cup herby garlic butter
• 0.5 cup cheese
• 1 batch reserved caramelised onions and mushrooms

Instructions

1. Slice 1-2 onions lengthwise into thin strips about 1/4 inch wide.
2. Slice 1-2 cups of mushrooms into thin slices.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan over medium heat until melted.
4. Add the sliced onions and mushrooms to the pan and sauté until they are caramelised and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
5. Stir in 2 tablespoons of chilli oil and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
6. Remove half of the caramelised mixture from the pan and set it aside.
7. Add a handful of spinach to the pan with the remaining onions and mushrooms and sauté gently until the spinach is wilted.
8. In a bowl, crack 3 eggs and whisk them with sliced scallions, salt, pepper, chilli flakes, and oregano.
9. Pour the egg mixture into the pan, spreading it evenly over the vegetables.
10. Place two slices of bread on top of the eggs, and apply herby garlic butter onto the bread.
11. Once the eggs are set, flip everything, carefully ensuring the bread and eggs remain intact.
12. Add your favorite cheese and the reserved caramelised onions and mushrooms, then fold the omelette into a sandwich.