Ziploc omlet

paddlemom
paddlemom Posts: 682 Member
edited September 20 in Recipes
ZIPLOC OMELET

(This works great !!! Good for when all your family is together. The best part is that no one has to wait for their special omelet !!!)

Have guests write their name on a quart-size Ziploc freezer bag with permanent marker.

Crack 2 eggs (large or extra-large) into the bag (not more than 2) shake to combine them.

Put out a variety of ingredients such as: cheeses, ham, onion, green pepper, tomato, hash browns, salsa, etc.

Each guest adds prepared ingredients of choice to their bag and shake. Make sure to get the air out of the bag and zip it up.

Place the bags into rolling, boiling water for exactly 13
minutes [we did 15 minutes]. You can usually cook 6-8
omelets in a large pot. For more, make another pot of boiling water.

Open the bags and the omelet will roll out easily. Be prepared for everyone to be amazed.
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  • hollyj77
    hollyj77 Posts: 58
    I forgot about this! It does work and it's so easy. I can never make an omelet in a pan without messing it up or not cooking it thoroughly. Thanks for posting! :smile:
  • jowily
    jowily Posts: 189 Member
    I couldn't believe this - so I googled it - and it's all over the place. And the pics of the omelettes look great. This is awesome!
  • MrBinkerton
    MrBinkerton Posts: 109
    Awesome!!! I want to try this!!!!!

    Just curious though: It is ok to put a ziploc bag in boiling water? I would think it would melt...maybe not!?
    VERY COOL!
  • melanieann48111
    melanieann48111 Posts: 804
    This is toooooo cool! Thanks for sharing!
  • annette02
    annette02 Posts: 23
    I have to say.....my sister showed me this a couple years ago, and they are really good omlets...and healthy. NO grease or butter. And, I was shocked at how moist they were. This is a great idea that I had forgotten about....I think that's what I am making for supper. The kids will love to mix their own ingrediants! :)
  • geicko
    geicko Posts: 151
    That's cool !!! I'll have to try it.

    Thanks for sharing !
  • NykkieC
    NykkieC Posts: 622 Member
    This is awesome! My hubby will be very excited about this as he hates cleaning pans we've made omlettes in!
  • Nikki143
    Nikki143 Posts: 491 Member
    bump
  • TheMaidOfAstolat
    TheMaidOfAstolat Posts: 3,222 Member
    This is awesome! My hubby will be very excited about this as he hates cleaning pans we've made omlettes in!

    Ditto...except, it's somehow me doing the cleaning and I don't eat eggs, go figure. Besides he always uses the stainless not the non-stick.
  • J13Raven
    J13Raven Posts: 5
    That is so interesting. I am going to try that tomorrow for breakfast!
  • Carleybby
    Carleybby Posts: 158
    We used to do this at scouts.

    Mind the terrible name - throw up in a bag.

    It was great for camping mornings.
  • toots99
    toots99 Posts: 3,794 Member
    Saving!
  • byHisgrace
    byHisgrace Posts: 175
    PLEASE make sure you use FREEZER bags only. The others are not designed to take the heat of the boiling water and some of the chemicals in the plastic can leach into your omelet. I called Ziplock. A bit paranoid, yeah, lol. We too LOVE these. Great way to get the little ones involved in making their own food, which they are then more likey to enjoy eating.
  • ltlhmom
    ltlhmom Posts: 1,202 Member
    I must try this! This will be awesome for camping too! Thanks for sharing! :love:
  • FriedPicklePrincess
    FriedPicklePrincess Posts: 53 Member
    One of the coolest things I have ever read! Thank you so much - this will make Brinner Nite so much fun at my house.
  • ready4change
    ready4change Posts: 151 Member
    I love omelets -- can't wait to try these!
  • cnbenton
    cnbenton Posts: 22
    Saw Paula Deen do this on her show not long ago. I've been wanting to try it. Here's the link.

    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/omelette-for-a-crowd-recipe2/index.html
  • cheri822
    cheri822 Posts: 62 Member
    AH-MAZING! I hate making omelettes cuz they are SO difficult. I'm definitely trying this.
    Thanks for sharing!!:flowerforyou:
  • my2boystx
    my2boystx Posts: 28
    What a great idea! TFS!
  • deedeehawaii
    deedeehawaii Posts: 279 Member
    I am not so sure it is safe. I checked the Ziploc website, and could NOT find any statement that assured it was safe to boil food in a Ziploc bag. I did find this article (although it is already a couple of years old so might be outdated) which specifically says that Ziploc bags are NOT intended for boiling food. I'd want to see something in writing from Ziploc before I'd feel safe in feeding my family a meal boiled in that plastic.
    http://camping.about.com/od/campingrecipes/a/ziplocbaggies.htm
    Anyone find more current written information? Thanks.
  • ccounts
    ccounts Posts: 57
    This sounds like a great idea, but I share others' fear of boiling in plastic, even freezer plastic. Omelets won't stick to the pan if you let them cook undisturbed until they slide independently when you lightly shake the pan. Also, I cover my omelet so the top can cook, too. But this sounds like a great way to make a bunch of omelets at one time, if it's safe.
  • ltlhmom
    ltlhmom Posts: 1,202 Member
    I have sent Ziploc an email to ask if it is safe for not. I will let you all know what they say.
  • Amylynn
    Amylynn Posts: 242 Member
    Bump
  • HealthyChanges2010
    HealthyChanges2010 Posts: 5,831 Member
    :flowerforyou:
  • Amy_B
    Amy_B Posts: 2,317 Member
    Found this article: http://www.chewonthatblog.com/2008/12/29/ziploc-omeletes/

    Recommends using Ziploc Zip-n-Steam in the microwave instead. Sounds good to me!
  • Jax67
    Jax67 Posts: 323 Member
    Saving :happy:
  • tattoodfreek
    tattoodfreek Posts: 520 Member
    Does anybody know if this works with Egg Beaters?
  • pitapocket
    pitapocket Posts: 287 Member
    saving
  • ltlhmom
    ltlhmom Posts: 1,202 Member
    So here is a copy of the email I got from Ziploc today:

    Dear Laura,

    Thank you for your e-mail. We always appreciate hearing from our consumers.

    Regarding your inquiry, Ziploc® brand Bags cannot be used to boil food. Unfortunately, we do not manufacture a "boilable" bag.

    We do not recommend using any Ziploc® brand bag in boiling water, or to "boil" in the microwave. Our bags are made from polyethylene plastic with a softening point of approximately 195 degrees Fahrenheit. By pouring near boiling water (water begins to boil at 212 degrees) into the bag, or putting the bag into the water, the plastic could begin to melt.

    Thanks again for your e-mail so we could give you the information you requested. If you have future comments or product information needs, we invite you to visit or e-mail us again at www.scjbrands.com.

    Regards,

    Denise

    Consumer Relationship Center
    SC Johnson, A Family Company
    Toll Free Number: 1-800-558-5252
    www.scjbrands.com

    Reference Number: 014720323A
  • jnikitow
    jnikitow Posts: 334
    So here is a copy of the email I got from Ziploc today:

    Dear Laura,

    Thank you for your e-mail. We always appreciate hearing from our consumers.

    Regarding your inquiry, Ziploc® brand Bags cannot be used to boil food. Unfortunately, we do not manufacture a "boilable" bag.

    We do not recommend using any Ziploc® brand bag in boiling water, or to "boil" in the microwave. Our bags are made from polyethylene plastic with a softening point of approximately 195 degrees Fahrenheit. By pouring near boiling water (water begins to boil at 212 degrees) into the bag, or putting the bag into the water, the plastic could begin to melt.

    Thanks again for your e-mail so we could give you the information you requested. If you have future comments or product information needs, we invite you to visit or e-mail us again at www.scjbrands.com.

    Regards,

    Denise

    Consumer Relationship Center
    SC Johnson, A Family Company
    Toll Free Number: 1-800-558-5252
    www.scjbrands.com

    Reference Number: 014720323A

    It's interesting that she says ANY Ziploc brand bags, because they sell those steamer bags and those are supposed to be made for the microwave.

    There are even directions on the bag for making eggs.
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