Omelette in a Bag

Name: Omelette in a Bag
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 pcs egg; 2 tbsp water; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp ground pepper; 0.5 slices cooked ham, cut into strip; 1 tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped

20 min

2 portions

egg quick for kids

Plan this

Zero dishes, totally customizable — everyone gets exactly the omelette they want. Great trick when you're feeding a crowd.

Instructions

1
Bring a wide pot of water to a boil.
2
Crack the eggs into a zip-lock bag, add the water, salt, pepper, ham strips, and coriander. Seal the bag well and squeeze out as much air as you can, then shake and squish it until everything is well mixed. Make sure the bag is food-safe and heat-resistant.
3
Lower the bag into the boiling water and let it cook for about 10–12 minutes. Check the texture as you go — cooking time will vary depending on egg size and how much filling you've added.
4
Once the omelette is set, lift the bag out with a slotted spoon, let it drain, then open it and roll the omelette out onto a plate. If you're cooking several bags at once, the water temperature will drop, so add a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

Per average serving

310

Calories

kcal

Protein

2.2

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

2.2g

Sugar

1217mg

Sodium

Family Portions

2portions

Adults

Children

No children added

Per average serving

310

Calories

kcal

Protein

2.2

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

2.2g

Sugar

1217mg

Sodium

Tips from the kitchen

Squeeze out as much air as possible before sealing the bag. Air pockets slow down the cooking and can cause the egg to cook unevenly. Press the bag flat before it goes in the water.
The bag needs to stay submerged. It will float. Use a lid or a heatproof plate to weigh it down, or hold it under with a spoon for the first minute until the egg starts to set.
Check at 10 minutes by pressing the bag gently. If the center still feels liquid and jiggly, give it another 2 minutes. Overcooked eggs go rubbery, so pull it as soon as it feels just set.
If you're doing multiple bags at once, lower them in together and add 3 to 4 extra minutes. The water temperature drops fast when you add cold bags, and the eggs will stall partway through if you don't compensate.

Ways to vary it

Swap the ham for cooked bacon, leftover roasted peppers, or a handful of grated cheese. Anything that's already cooked works well since the bag doesn't get hot enough to cook raw meat through.
Skip the coriander and use chives or flat-leaf parsley instead. Or leave the herbs out entirely and add a pinch of smoked paprika to the egg mixture for a slightly different flavor.
This works well as a lunchbox trick. Cook the bag at home in the morning, roll the omelette onto a piece of foil, wrap it up, and it stays warm for a good 20 minutes in an insulated bag.

Storage & leftovers

Once cooked, the omelette keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days wrapped in foil or in a container. It doesn't freeze well, the texture goes spongy. To reheat, wrap it in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 to 40 seconds, or warm it in a dry pan over low heat.

What to serve with it

A slice of toast or a bread roll is all you need alongside this. For a bigger spread, a few cherry tomatoes or some sliced cucumber on the side keeps it simple and fresh.

By Untrained ChefPublished 21 June 2026