Having some leftovers when making breakfast isn’t that uncommon, especially if you’re often preparing it in a hurry. When you’re having, for instance, sandwiches, it isn’t a problem; you’re simply going to eat them later. WIth other meals, it can get a bit complicated, though.
For instance, how is it with omelets? Can you save them for later too? To put it simply:
How long can omelette sit out? A cooked omelette shouldn’t sit out at room temperature for more than two hours. When you put it in the fridge, though, you should be able to eat it even after three days.
But can you also put the omelette in the freezer? And how can you keep it fresh for a long time? That’s exactly what we’re going to be talking about in this article.
So what are we waiting for? Let’s get started!
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Do omelets go bad?
Yes, omelets go bad, and it happens pretty quickly, too, since they consist mainly of eggs. It is hard to say what exact time it takes for omelets to go bad, though, because it depends on the way you store it.
For instance, when you put the omelets in the fridge, you will surely make their shelf life longer.
How long can you keep an omelet out?
But on the other hand, when they’re left out at room temperature, omelets go bad in the blink of an eye. So for how long can you keep an omelet out? Well, this varies case by case.
But generally speaking, it can be said that you shouldn’t keep an omelet out for no longer than two hours.
What happens if the omelet sits out for too long?
But why can’t you keep the omelet at room temperature for longer than that? The answer is simple!
If the omelet sits out for too long, it quickly starts to spoil – usually, it should stay good for something like two hours, but after that, the omelet will start to smell and have a weird texture.
And that means you can’t eat it anymore, quite the contrary, you should rather throw it out as soon as possible.
Can I make an omelet the night before?
If you know you won’t have time to make yourself an omelet in the morning, you can make it the night before. Just remember you have to put it into the fridge as quickly as possible because, at temperature, omelets start to go bad after only two hours.
However, just putting it into the fridge maybe isn’t the best idea, because that way, the omelet, although eatable, wouldn’t really be in the best condition.
How to keep the omelet as fresh as possible?
Therefore, if you want to make sure your omelet stays in the best condition, we recommend you do this instead:
To keep the omelet as fresh as possible, you first need to tightly seal it into an airtight container. This part is crucial because it’s where all the magic happens – after that, you just have to put the omelet into the fridge.
That way, it’ll stay in perfect shape for even two days, and it should stay eatable for even as long as four days.
If you want to prolong this time, you can consider putting the omelet inside your freezer. Omelets can stay fresh for between three and four months when frozen. You just have to remember that frozen omelets simply won’t taste much freshly.
Summary
If you make more omelets than you can eat, you don’t have to worry about having to throw them out! Believe it or not, even cooked omelets can be stored pretty efficiently – when you put them in the fridge, they can stay fresh for three days, and maybe even three months when they’re frozen!
If you leave your omelets out at room temperature, though, they definitely won’t stay good for that long. Quite the contrary, they’ll start to spoil just after two hours.
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