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The IHOP omelette recipe featured here isn’t your average omelet! It’s fluffy, flavorful, and substantial enough to keep you full until lunchtime. The next time you’re hit by a craving for a restaurant-worthy omelet, try this copycat recipe — it’s one of the best egg hacks I know!
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Copycat IHOP Omelette Recipe (AKA Pancake Batter Omelet)
Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup prepared pancake batter*
- Veggies, diced ham, or cheese (optional)
*To use “just add water” pancake mix, start with 1/3 cup of the dry mixture and add just enough water to achieve a batter-like consistency.
Directions:
Whisk the eggs together in a mixing bowl and season them to your liking. (I typically keep it simple with salt and pepper, but you could add dried dill, smoked paprika, or chili powder to make things more interesting!)
Add the prepared pancake batter to the bowl, then gently fold the batter into the eggs just until everything is incorporated. (Be careful not to over-mix — you don’t want to deflate the batter and eggs!)
Place a nonstick skillet on your stovetop over medium heat, or set your electric griddle to medium, then pour the egg mixture onto the hot surface.
Cook the eggs for about 5 minutes, or until almost set, then add your veggies, meat, or cheese, if using.
To fold your omelette, try IHOP’s signature folding method:
- Fold two of the sides in towards the center. Don’t fold too much —just an inch or two to give it straight sides.
- Roll the omelet about three times, starting from the top and working your way down. (It should resemble a burrito.)
Serve your finished omelettes with hashbrowns, toast, pancakes, fruit, or whatever else you like to have with breakfast. Or enjoy your omelet and a salad for a light lunch or dinner!
This side-by-side comparison helps show the difference between an IHOP-style omelet and a standard one. As you can see, the addition of pancake batter makes for a bigger, more golden-brown omelette. It also tastes a bit sweeter and has a fluffier texture.
How to Enjoy Leftovers
To Refrigerate Leftover Omelettes: Wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or sealed in a ziplock bag, omelettes will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.
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To Freeze Leftover Omelettes: Store omelettes in a freezer bag (squeezing out as much air as possible before sealing) in your freezer for 3-4 months.
To Reheat Omelettes: Wrap a refrigerated or frozen omelette in a paper towel and microwave for 1-2 minutes. If necessary, heat in additional 30-second increments just until warmed through. (Avoid overheating them, which can make them rubbery.)
More Copycat IHOP Omelettes
The menu at IHOP has plenty of omelettes to choose from, and they’re all pretty simple to replicate at home! Start with the basic recipe outlined above, then use these flavorful tips and ideas to customize them just the way you like.
Copycat IHOP Pesto Veggie Egg White Omelette
An egg white omelette is a great way to use extra whites after baking recipes that call for egg yolks. Make a delicious egg white omelette a la IHOP by adding sauteed mushrooms, roasted cherry tomatoes, pesto, and avocado.
Copycat IHOP Chicken Fajita Omelette
Fajita leftovers taste amazing when rolled up in an omelette! The combination of peppers, onions, and chicken goes great with eggs and cheese, and you can top your fajita omelette with your favorite fajita toppings (sour cream, salsa, etc.)
Copycat IHOP Bacon Temptation Omelette
It’s hard to beat an omelet crammed full of crispy bacon and cheese, and that’s exactly what you’ll find in IHOP’s Bacon Temptation omelette. It’s an easy meal to replicate at home and perfect for picky eaters.
Copycat IHOP Big Steak Omelette
This variety features hashbrowns, steak, peppers, onions, cheese, and mushrooms. To replicate them at home, heat up a few hashbrown patties in the oven and roll them into omelets with sliced steak, shredded cheese, and sauteed peppers, onions, and mushrooms. It’s a tasty twist on steak fajitas!
Copycat IHOP Colorado Omelette
I can’t say whether Coloradans like meat omelettes any more than the average person, but I do know that IHOP’s Colorado omelette is packed with bacon, shredded beef, sausage, ham, peppers, onions, and cheese. It’s a hearty one!
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Copycat IHOP Country Omelette
Whip up your own version of an IHOP country omelette by adding some diced ham and onion, a layer of hashbrowns, and some shredded cheddar cheese. Simple and satisfying!
Copycat IHOP Garden Omelette
The next time you have some leftover veggies on hand, whip up an IHOP Garden omelette! Add green peppers, onions, sliced mushrooms, diced tomatoes, cheese, and anything else you have on hand.
Copycat IHOP Western Omelette
A western omelette, also called a Denver omelette, features diced ham, peppers, onions, and cheese.
Omelette Alternatives And Shortcuts To Try
- Keep a jar of Homemade Shake-and-Pour Pancake Mix in your pantry for even speedier omelettes. Just add water and an egg and your pancake batter will be ready to use!
- Mini Omelet Muffins are a fun variation of this classic breakfast. You can make them in your oven or Instant Pot and store them in the fridge for up to five days. Just zap them in the microwave for a quick, delicious breakfast or snack!
- Egg lovers, you need to try Creamy 15-Second Eggs — trust me on this one! They’re lusciously creamy and so easy to make.
- Get everyone fed and out the door in record time with One-Pan Breakfast Sandwiches. These bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches are delicious and cleanup is a breeze.
- Tired of plain old scrambled eggs? There are plenty of add-ins that make eggs more flavorful, from Worcestershire sauce to cottage cheese!
Frequently Asked Questions
Does IHOP Put Pancake Batter In Their Eggs?
IHOP may be famous for its pancake batter omelettes, but it doesn’t use pancake batter in its scrambled eggs and other egg dishes. (Want to enjoy a copycat IHOP omelette without gluten? Swap in your favorite gluten-free pancake batter!)
How Many Eggs Are In An IHOP Omelette?
IHOP uses three eggs in its omelettes, which is fairly standard.
Conclusion
Shake up your breakfast routine or make your next “breakfast for dinner” more memorable with this copycat IHOP omelette recipe. I’m sure your family will love them as much as mine does!
Do you add any unconventional ingredients to your omelets?
Copycat IHOP Omelette Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup pancake mix
- 2 tbsp water
- veggies, meat, or cheese optional
Instructions
- Prepare 1/2 cup of pancake batter by adding a few tablespoons of water to about 1/3 cup of "just add water" pancake mix.
- Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk well.
- Add the batter to the eggs and stir to combine.
- Cook omelet on a preheated skillet or griddle for about 5 minutes, or until the eggs are mostly set, then sprinkle on add-ins like cheese, meat, or veggies.
- Fold 1-2" of each side of the omelet toward the center, then roll the omelet from the top toward the bottom.
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