Sheet Pan Eggs/Omelet Roll-Up

Whether you dish it up flat, or roll it and slice it, baking a large batch of eggs topped with veggies, cheese and/or meats makes a one-pan meal, all on it's own...though a side of salad or fruit is nice too! This basic recipe will get you started making endless flavor combinations:

* Disclaimer: Neither of the photos are my own originals -- I ate it up without remembering to snap any pics! I'll add originals next time I whip out a batch!

Ingredients

1 dozen eggs

½ C milk

½ C flour

½ tsp each, salt & pepper

1½ C thin sliced or small diced vegetables

¾ C shredded cheese(s)

¾ C pre-cooked meat

1 T 'flavor booster'

Vegetables: Almost any vegetables will work -- mushrooms, onions, peppers, broccoli, zucchini, cauliflower, spinach, kale etc. Tomatoes can be pretty juicy and water down the egg mixture; consider draining some of the liquid before adding them; or pair them with some eggplant, which tends to absorb excess liquid! Veggies can be pre-cooked (great way to use up leftovers!), but it's not necessary. If you want to use firm vegetables like potatoes, yams, butternut squash, parsnips, beets, turnips... they probably should be pre-cooked (at least par-cooked), and thin sliced so they cook all the way through.

Cheeses: What's your favorite? Go for it! ...cheddar, parmesan, Gruyère, chevre, feta, gouda (smoked gouda adds another layer of flavor!)

Meats: Breakfast meats like bacon, ham (or pancetta!) or sausage work well, but fish, ground or shredded poultry works too! Meats should be pre-cooked, for food safety. Tofu or beans would be fine as well, for a non-animal protein, if that's your preference.

'Flavor boosters': Any herbs or spices work fine here...dill, thyme, rosemary, basil, cayenne, chile powder, curry, Za'atar, peri peri, or other spice blends, etc. Feel free to combine for a total of 1 tablespoon. Foods with stronger, intense flavors can also be delicious: capers, garlic, chives, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, salsa, chile peppers... With these, you can use more than a tablespoon, but don't go overboard as the more intense flavors can become overpowering.

Directions

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Coat a jelly roll pan (large cookie sheet with a rim) with non-stick cooking spray.*

* If you're planning on rolling the baked egg dish and you have parchment paper, lining the pan with parchment paper makes rolling easier; but you can still roll it without parchment.

Whisk together the eggs, milk, flour, salt & pepper. If your 'flavor booster' is an herb or spice, add that in with the egg mixture; larger 'flavor booster' ingredients can be added later with the vegetables, cheese(s) and meat. Pour egg mixture ino the pan; sprinkle with vegetables, cheese(s) and meat.

Bake 25 minutes.

Slice and serve as is, or... 

Roll it as soon as you can (not too, too hot!), starting on one of the long edges; transfer to a serving platter. Top, if desired with extra cheese or herbs; slice and serve!