Sometimes, after a long day at work, the last thing you want to do is cook.
I know.
I know this because I had the same feeling last night. You're tired, maybe you're a tad cranky, and would rather not do much of anything (other than bourbon).
Well, as we all know, that is seldom a good excuse to go hungry - or eat a bag of potato chips - in lieu of creating something delicious, and a little less harsh on your arteries, for dinner.
This is where I come in.
Hi! (A very blurry me, at that!)
Back to the point.
Where was I? Oh yes, cooking dinner after a rotten work day when all you'd like to do is eat a bag of potato chips and crawl into a glass with some bourbon. Ah, yes. I know those days all too well.
Well, you see, because of dinners like this one, your excuses as to why you're not cooking dinner begin to fade away. It's just too easy. And clean up? Pfft. A breeze.
Dinner? Well, let's just say.... It's in the bag.
Hello? Is this mic on?
So. Who are you kidding? Put the bag of fried spuds DOWN.
Hold onto the drink, if you must, but make this dinner!
Freezer Bag Omelette
Yields: one serving
Inspired by: Paula Deen
Ingredients:
1 freezer bag
2 to 3 large eggs, lightly whisked
1 cup arugula, rinsed
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup onions, diced
1/4 cup shredded cheese, doesn't matter what kind- it's your choice!
1/2 cup breakfast meat (I used Smart Sausage), cooked and drained
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. In a large bowl, combine all of the above ingredients. Pour into a freezer bag and remove all air and seal it.
3. Place into the boiling water. Cook for approximately 8 minutes. Remove with tongs, and allow the bag to cool and dry.
4. Remove omelette from freezer bag! (throw away the bag!) Voila! Dinner is served!
Did you enjoy it? Sounds interesting and quick!
ReplyDeleteyou are such a genius and I must say an amusing writer at that!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing recipe! We all need something quick like that for those evenings we're too tired for anything else.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds great. Fast, quick and delicious.
ReplyDeleteMy question would be, does the freezer bag release any plastic toxins while heated? It is obviously not made to be heated. Have you read anything about it?
I'm still surprised by this omelette - certainly there's no more excuses! What a dinner, what an omelette! :D
ReplyDelete@Kirsten: You pose a fantastic question! My husband and I were actually discussing this while I was making the dish, since I am so cautious over my use of plastic in conjunction with food. It was absolutely a concern and I definitely am looking into it! If you come up with any more information, I would LOVE to get my hands on it, too!
ReplyDeleteI would be really concerned about heating the bag. But, having made scrambled eggs in a coffe cup using the microwave, I would think you could do the same with a larger microwave safe bowl.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cool technique. I want to try it!
ReplyDeleteWe've made these while we were camping in the past. It's nice to be able to assemble everyone's separately with their favorites and then just toss them in the pot.
ReplyDeletehi Emily
ReplyDeletenow that is a cleaver idea! For me its a quick spaghetti dinner, I always have sauce with sausage in the freezer. When I'm too tired to cook, its our go to dinner.
Hope all is well
Dennis
Gosh, this is such a terrific idea and it would be great to cook during the champing trip. Saving up lots of time in cleaning & washing. Thanks again, dear.
ReplyDeleteKristy
Ha ha ha, you are too funny but creative, love the idea. I do want to crawl into that glass of bourbon to though.
ReplyDeleteI like your views that Freezer bags are considered food grade plastic. While using them for eating out of is not a claimed use on the bag's box, most major manufactures have microwaving as a use and temperatures easily exceed boiling point in a microwave. Freezer Bag Cooking isn't just for outdoor food! It also is great to use in emergency preparedness kits. Those "72 hour" preparedness kits that are talked about so much in the news, can be filled with good food that you prepared. From natural disasters to day's long power outages, you need to provide for you and your family, FBC can help.
ReplyDeleteI avoid heating and food that is touching plastic. Perhaps someone will invent a silcon bag to cook in that can be made water tight. Thanks for a well written post.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this. This is a creative way to use plastic bags. I think I am going to try this out for myself.
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