{"id":736,"date":"2020-10-29T19:04:22","date_gmt":"2020-10-29T19:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/?p=736"},"modified":"2021-07-10T23:40:52","modified_gmt":"2021-07-10T23:40:52","slug":"can-you-freeze-omelette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/can-you-freeze-omelette\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Freezing Omelette the Best Way To Store Eggs?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Can you freeze omelettes if you need to?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes<\/strong>, and it\u2019s easier than freezing many other types of egg products. This is one of the best ways to freeze eggs. Here\u2019s what you should know about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Freeze Omelettes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Start by cooling your omelette to room temperature after you cook it. How fast this occurs depends in part on your house\u2019s 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.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019t always appropriate if your freezer is full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019re done, label your container with the date, so you know how old it is, then put it in your freezer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Omelettes freeze well for up to three months<\/strong>. You can freeze raw eggs for up to one year, but these may not turn out as well as omelettes you\u2019ve already made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How To Thaw Omelettes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

However, once it\u2019s thawed, it\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first and easiest option is using the microwave<\/strong>. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively, you can heat the omelettes on the stove<\/strong>. Use a regular pan and add a little bit of olive oil (or a substitute<\/a>). 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When your pan is warm, heat the omelette for one or two minutes on each side. Like the microwave, you don\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, you can heat your omelette in an oven<\/strong>. You can do this in a regular oven or a toaster oven, though toaster ovens are a better choice because they\u2019ll 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Many Times Can You Freeze an Omelette?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Can omelettes be frozen more than once? No. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I Freeze Omelettes If I Add Other Ingredients?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Maybe. This all depends on the ingredients because some of them freeze considerably better than others.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n