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Is Freezing Omelette the Best Way To Store Eggs?

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by Maria Foster

Can you freeze omelettes if you need to?

Yes, and it’s easier than freezing many other types of egg products. This is one of the best ways to freeze eggs. Here’s what you should know about it.

How To Freeze Omelettes

Start by cooling your omelette to room temperature after you cook it. How fast this occurs depends in part on your house’s temperature, but it should cool sufficiently within a few minutes. Eggs cook at a lower temperature than many other foods, so they also cool down faster.

Once your omelette is sufficiently cool, wrap it in several layers of plastic wrap. Go for at least three, and wrap it from different angles to minimize the possibility of air getting in afterward. Layering the plastic also helps protect it from damage.

Making the plastic as sealed as possible is essential to freezing your omelettes well. If anything is exposed, there will be more airflow and evaporation. This will damage your omelettes and make them go rancid much faster than they otherwise would.

After wrapping them in plastic wrap, put the omelettes inside of a plastic freezer bag or a sealed container. Rigid containers are generally better because they can restrict moisture movement better, but large containers aren’t always appropriate if your freezer is full.

Once you’re done, label your container with the date, so you know how old it is, then put it in your freezer.

Omelettes freeze well for up to three months. You can freeze raw eggs for up to one year, but these may not turn out as well as omelettes you’ve already made.

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How To Thaw Omelettes

There are several ways to thaw omelettes, but unlike some other dishes, the best option here is thawing it at room temperature immediately before eating it. Omelettes are thin and will thaw quickly, so this is safer than thawing many other dishes. Alternately, you can let it thaw overnight in the fridge.

However, once it’s thawed, it’s better to heat it again instead of eating it at room temperature. When prepared well, omelettes will taste almost freshly-made. There are several options for reheating.

The first and easiest option is using the microwave. While microwaves hurt many other foods, a brief zap works well for omelettes. To heat it from room temperature, cover it with a damp cloth and heat it for about 30 seconds at the lowest temperature.

If you cook it at a higher temperature, chances are your omelette will turn rubbery. You can do another 10 seconds at a time if needed, but most microwaves will heat omelettes extremely fast.

Alternatively, you can heat the omelettes on the stove. Use a regular pan and add a little bit of olive oil (or a substitute). Heat it up on a low setting. For gas burners, use a low flame. For electric stoves, a setting of 1-2 is usually appropriate. Consider testing this with an extra omelette ahead of time.

When your pan is warm, heat the omelette for one or two minutes on each side. Like the microwave, you don’t need a high temperature here. Your omelette is already cooked, so you only need to heat it enough to make it more enjoyable to eat.

Finally, you can heat your omelette in an oven. You can do this in a regular oven or a toaster oven, though toaster ovens are a better choice because they’ll heat much faster. For this method, preheat the oven to about 350 degrees and let it heat for ten minutes. This will make your omelette hotter than the other methods, so you may need to let it cool.

How Many Times Can You Freeze an Omelette?

Can omelettes be frozen more than once? No.

Do not thaw and refreeze omelettes or other egg dishes. This will damage your eggs’ structure, ruin the flavor, and possibly make them unsafe to consume. If you expect to need many frozen omelettes, then create and freeze them as required.

Can I Freeze Omelettes If I Add Other Ingredients?

Maybe. This all depends on the ingredients because some of them freeze considerably better than others.

Omelettes with cheese freeze almost the same as regular omelettes. This is because cheese has a high proportion of fats and protein, both of which freeze better than many other ingredients. Low-moisture cheeses are fundamentally better here than high-moisture options.

Can you freeze omelettes with ingredients besides cheese? Here’s a closer look at some other foods you might put in, plus information on how well they freeze.

  • Mushrooms: Mushrooms freeze exceptionally well, which is why they’re a popular ingredient in frozen food mixes or on frozen pizzas. They usually last for about nine months, which is much longer than the omelette itself will keep.
  • Tomatoes: Tomatoes freeze surprisingly well. You can freeze them cooked or raw, and in slices or after chopping them. This makes them a great filler for frozen omelettes.
  • Spinach: Raw spinach freezes well, but cooked spinach has a different structure and may not last as long. Fresh spinach can last for about six months in the freezer, which makes it a reliable choice for frozen omelettes.
  • Bacon: Cooked bacon freezes well for about three months. This is about as long as omelettes last in the freezer, so it’s doable, but it does mean you can’t try keeping the omelette any longer and expecting it to last.
  • Caramelized Onions: Caramelized onions freeze exceptionally well and last for at least two months. Freezing tends to break the onion’s cell membranes, which means they’ll exude more juices when you thaw them out.

As you can see, many popular omelette ingredients freeze just as well as the omelette itself. This is great because it makes freezing full-meal omelettes significantly more viable. Meats and other proteins tend to freeze particularly well.

However, remember that some ingredients may let out more water and liquids than others. These can increase the risk of ice growth or, worse, freezer burn. To mitigate these risks, seal your omelettes as effectively as possible in at least two ways. Plastic wrap and a thick, sealable bag or a solid container are the best options.

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Maria Foster
Maria Foster is a mother of 3 and she and her husband of 23 years share their home with 2 faithful dogs. Besides being CEO of the household and active in her community, Maria is the lead contributor to Food Champs and loves to try new food ideas and kitchen accessories to make easier and more delicious meals.
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4 Comments
  1. If I were to ship a frozen cooked omelette to a friend would he be able to put it in his freezer to pull out to reheat later?

    1. Hi Derek, it comes down to how much time the package is in transit and how well you pack it. If you pack it well and especially if you surround it with a couple of cold packs and seal it well, it should be able to survive a few days of shipping pretty well. Especially now that we’re in the middle of winter in most of the US, it shouldn’t be exposed to much in the way of high temperatures during transit. The most sure way of delivering your friend a omelette in great shape is to ship it expedited like 2-day (FedEx/UPS) and pack it with a couple of cold packs. Even USPS priority mail and one cold pack should do well with a completely frozen omelette. I hope this helps!

    1. Hi Mariann, that should be fine. I don’t know how long your drive home was and how long where siting there unfrozen, but it doesn’t sound like this will be an issue. I often buy really fresh seafood or steaks while traveling a couple of hours from home and as long as they are still cold and not warm or in the sun on the drive home, it’s been no issue.

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