Every time I serve corn at a summertime dinner I end up making just a bit too much. I mean… I never want to be a cob short, and I always assume that most people will eat at least two cobs like I do. What can I say, I’m a corn glutton if there is such a thing, and since most people aren’t, I always have leftovers.
A few years ago, I woke up the morning after a dinner party and decided to throw some corn into my scrambled omelette. I had no idea at the time that this simple act of waste conservation would turn out to be one of my all-time culinary discoveries. To my complete surprise, the result was absolutely magical. The sweetness of the corn, which I had lightly pan-toasted, was the perfect compliment to eggs, veggies and cheese.
I’ve since made it literally dozens of times. I’ve added other veggies like peppers and/or mushrooms, which always works out well, and have tried a variety of cheeses and cured meats to add zing. There’s no wrong way to do this, though I will say that my preference is for simplicity and if you’re going to add flavours, make sure it’s nothing too strong (avoid sharp cheeses like old cheddar or blues and strongly flavoured meats like hungarian salami). I also prefer a scrambled omelette, because I don’t love when eggs brown too much, but if you prefer a foldover, have at it! Simply adjust my recipe to put the fillings in the middle, rather than tossing it all together.
Digs' Scrambled Corn Omelette
Ingredients
- 1/2 cob of corn, kernals removed
- 2 tbsp butter or grapeseed oil
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper
- 2 tbsp diced red peppers optional
- 2 tbsp diced mushrooms optional
- 3 tbsp mild cheese, grated optional
Instructions
- Crack eggs into a bowl.
- Add half of the salt.
- Beat the eggs.
- Heat a non-stick skillet on the stove on medium.
- Add butter or oil and fry the corn until lightly browned. This takes about 2 minutes.
- If you are using other veggies add them to the skillet with remaining salt and black pepper.
- Pour beaten eggs into the skills and scramble until done to your liking. This goes quickly and takes 60 - 90 seconds.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cheese, if using.
Notes
- Try adding other veggies (fresh or leftover) to your omelette.
- Cured meats are a nice addition.
- Digs prefers a scrambled omelette but if you prefer a foldover go ahead and make it that way. It's your omelette!