Pyrex Microwave Puffy Sausage Omelette

Fluffy, creamy, and made entirely in the microwave — scaled for 4

Ingredients

• Filling:
• 8 oz (225 g) bulk pork sausage, crumbled
• ¼ cup finely chopped onion
• ¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons sour cream

• Egg base:
• 8 large eggs, separated
• ⅓ cup milk (whole milk preferred)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• Optional: ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar (for stiffer whites)

• 2 tablespoons butter, for the dish

Instructions

1. Cook the filling: In a small microwave‑safe bowl, combine sausage, onion, and red pepper. Cover and microwave on High for 2–3 minutes until sausage is cooked through. Drain any excess fat, then stir in the sour cream. Set aside; keep covered.
2. Prepare egg base: In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Beat the whites: In a large, grease‑free bowl, beat the egg whites (and cream of tartar if using) with an electric mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form. The tips should stand straight up when the beaters are lifted.
4. Fold: Gently fold about one‑third of the whites into the yolk mixture to lighten it. Then fold in the remaining whites until no large streaks remain. Be careful not to deflate the foam.
5. Prep the dish: Place the 2 tablespoons of butter in your 8×8 Pyrex dish. Microwave on High for 30–45 seconds until melted, tilting to coat the bottom and sides.
6. Cook the omelette: Pour the egg mixture into the buttered dish. Microwave uncovered at 50% power for 5 minutes. Gently lift the edges with a spatula to let uncooked egg flow underneath. Continue microwaving at 50% power in 1‑minute intervals until the top is set and no longer liquid (usually 3–4 more minutes). The omelette will puff up significantly.
7. Add filling & fold: Spoon the sausage mixture across one half of the omelette. Carefully fold the other half over the filling, forming a large rectangular turnover.
8. Rest & serve: Let the omelette rest in the dish for 2–3 minutes (the carryover heat will set the center). Cut into 4 slices and serve immediately.