Zip N’ Steam Ziploc Omelets
Ladies and gentleman, it’s true. You can make an honest to-g-d omelette using an honest to g-d Ziploc Zip N’ Steam bag. If you’ve got eggs, a microwave, and this specific kind of Ziploc bag, then you ‘ve got breakfast too. Click on “read the rest of this entry” to find out how to make an omelet in the microwave!
One of our Recipe4Living readers sent us these great photos of Ziploc omelets with the idea to throw a Ziploc omelet party! Say you’re having a sleepover and need brunch ideas for the morning, why not Ziploc omelets? They’re fun, easy, and everyone can make their own to suit their individual tastes. The best part is you don’t need to clean a pan or virtually anything for that matter, and you don’t need to worry about your omelets burning. They’re easy as 1, 2, 3!
Make sure to use Ziploc’s Zip N’ Steam bags designed for this sort of cooking purpose and not just any Ziploc bag. These bags are made specifically for the microwave and will not melt.
If you use Ziploc’s new Zip N’ Steam bags, you can make an easy microwave omelet!
Ingredients
1 Ziploc Zip N’ Steam bag (no other Ziploc bags can be used - must be this specific kind)
2 eggs
Mix ins: ham cubes, green pepper, onions, cheese, mushrooms, tomatoes, whatever you’d like!
Directions
Crack egg yolks into your Ziploc Zip N’ Steam bag. Zip up bag and lightly shake and squeeze the egg yolks to mix. Reopen bag and add your mix ins. Make sure all meats have been cooked ahead of time. Re-zip bag, letting all excess air out. Cook for 2 1/2 minutes in the microwave.
Open bag and serve!
Give each guest a Ziploc Zip N’ Steam bag and have them write their name on their bag. Crack 2 eggs only per omelette. Only two. Then shake bag to mix eggs. Put in any and all ingredients such as cheese, ham, onions, bell pepper, tomatoes, hash browns, etc. Have each person make and mix their own omelette in the bag with their name on it.
You can also make Ice Cream with Ziploc freezer bags. Who knew Ziploc bags were so versatile?!
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I just checked the ziplock website, and they say the using ziplock bags for boiling food is not recommended. Sorry. It did sound like a novel idea though.
Posted by Josh at December 29th, 2008, 6:12 pmThanks for your comment Josh. You make a good point. There are many recipes all over the Internet where people recommend boiling Ziploc bags in water but you’re right, Ziploc does not recommend this. I have updated this post to include a microwave recipe using Ziploc’s Zip N’ Steam bags. Thanks!
Posted by Hillary at December 29th, 2008, 7:00 pmi have used this with our overnight guests. They mix it up in bag with whatever they want to add in and after we mark their name with a sharpie they plop it is the boilingwater in kitchen. I serve them when they are done with muffin and fruit. Best idea and so much fun.
Posted by Julie at December 29th, 2008, 9:00 pmZiplock folks have to say it is not recommended in case someone eats the bag. Freezer bags are best as they are thicker. We are still alive here. julie
Posted by Julie at December 29th, 2008, 9:02 pmGreat idea, EXCEPT that you should never cook in plastic. Heating plastic is what releases that chemical that we’ve been hearing so much about in the news - Bisphenol A, which is a known carcinogen.
Posted by Becca at December 31st, 2008, 12:39 pmJust commenting you on the ziploc omelets; and how we used them. But we cooked them in boiling water for 13 minutes.
Posted by Charolene Stephens at January 4th, 2009, 10:36 amyou do not need a steam zip lock to do this.. just a regular ziplock. I use a freezer ziplock. It is WONDERFUL, and cooks up just like it says!!! You don’t need any fat in it (I pam my zip lock<<but even that’s not necessary). All I put in it (so far) is salt and pepper.. the trick is to cut the zip lock open instead of relying on the zipper. it rolls right out onto a plate, and trust me.. it’s marvelous. as for any meats you would like to add, i would suggest that it all be cooked, and cooled first.
Posted by Jeanie at January 5th, 2009, 10:17 amOHHH, and yes you cook these in boiling water for 13 minutesm exact!
Posted by Jeanie at January 5th, 2009, 10:19 amI called the ziploc people and they said not to use regular ziploc bags. They have a new one out called Zip and Steam Ziploc’s and I have some and they work great. I like to fix mine in boiling water because it stays so moist and the only thing I get moist out of my microwane oven is water.
Posted by Buck Ashcraft at January 5th, 2009, 10:46 pmIf you are going to place the bags in boiling water, it is best to prick the bag with a pin first.
Posted by Sherry at January 6th, 2009, 12:33 pmHow lazy can we get?
And does the owner of Ziplock have a conscience?
Instead of using the bag for storage, here’s a bright suggestion to use one for a whopping 2 1/2 MINUTES - then toss it in a landfill where it will sit - FOREVER.
How about making a bio-degradable steamer bag Ziplock BEFORE coming up with knucklehead suggestions like this?
What waste.
And yes - cooking in plastic is carcinogenic.
Posted by Ray at January 7th, 2009, 4:37 amThe recipe twice mentions egg yolks. What about the whites?
Posted by anne at January 7th, 2009, 11:50 pmHey Ray, If this is all you can say about this recipe you have waaaaaaaaaay too much time on your hands. Abouth the yolks and the white of the egg, Ray they come out of the egg together use em. Thanks for your comment. Buck Ashcraft
Posted by Hey Ray at January 9th, 2009, 12:33 pmCome on, we have been doing these for over 50 people at RV rallies, and no one has gotten sick. It isn’t like you do it every day.
Posted by Ruth at January 9th, 2009, 7:09 pmDear Ruth, Thanks for adding your comment. You are certainly right as opposed to some people. Buck Ashcraft
Posted by Thanks Ruth at January 10th, 2009, 12:49 amFor all you die hard nuts out there I have to tell you just about everything has toxins and carcinogens. or come in contact with them while in production. If you want to avoid them start your own farm and dont leave the house……well ok that only cuts them down. Can you live in a bubble?? Honestly they dont bother to prove most of what is sold on the market is not dangerous. A lot is.
Posted by miranda at January 10th, 2009, 2:41 pmRuth, it’s great no one has gotten sick from this right away. I think the toxic concerns are longer term though. How many friends, family, family of friends do you know who have fought or died from cancer?
Since we know we can’t avoid exposure to all toxins, why not limit what we can control (such as not heating up plastic)?
Posted by ms at May 20th, 2009, 12:25 pm