Mozzarella Basil Omelet with Filet Mignon

It's getting colder and the motivation to get out of bed on the weekend is almost slim to none, but a woman's gotta eat so . . . throw on a pot of coffee and serve me a hot, hearty breakfast to get moving (and by moving I do NOT mean pushing the vacuum, or dusting, or laundry, etc., I simply define moving as the ability to get from one place to another).

If you're like me on weekend mornings, I think this quick, easy-to-make omelet along with the optional Filet Mignon side might just get you going. 

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup of heavy cream
• Fresh basil, washed and chopped
• Fresh mozzarella
• Tomato
• Salt, Pepper to taste

Optional:

• Filet Mignon or other side steak
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
  

Combine eggs and about 1/4 cup of heavy cream with salt/pepper in a small bowl and 'whisk' thoroughly. Using a large, non-stick skillet, melt an ample pat of butter over a medium heat. Once the butter is melted, pour the egg in the pan making sure to cover the bottom easily.

Slice fresh mozzarella into thin slices, place over egg in pan - and sprinkle with fresh basil. Once the egg begins to cook on the edges, fold the sides over (first one, then the other) to contain filling. Let cook about 1-2 minutes and then flip so that the egg cooks thoroughly and the cheese gets nice and gooey.

In a separate pan (small), coat bottom with olive oil, slice tomato and throw in to soften and heat slightly. This takes about 3-4 minutes. When omelet is ready to serve, place tomatoes on top or to the side for color and flavor. This recipe makes enough for two - so cut it in half and share!

If you are up for the steak, simply marinate briefly with olive oil, fresh chopped garlic and salt, pepper to taste and throw on the grill until done. In the winter I don't have the time or patience to go outside, so if you don't have one of those fancy stoves complete with grill - a cast iron or comparable frying pan will work. I do about 3-4 minutes on each side - but I am an extremely 'rare' girl.

Put on a fresh pot of coffee and enjoy!