Brick cheese omelet
A Brick cheese omelet is a hearty, savory breakfast dish featuring eggs scrambled with generous portions of Brick cheese, a semi-hard, orange-rinded cheese known for its rich, nutty, and slightly pungent flavor. It typically includes eggs, Brick cheese, butter, and optional additions like herbs, onions, or peppers. The dish is associated with the American Midwest, particularly Wisconsin, where Brick cheese was first developed.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This omelet is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates, making it a filling, low-carb meal. It provides a good source of calcium, vitamin D, and B vitamins, with a typical serving containing approximately 350-450 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Calcium | 300 mg |
| Vitamin D | 2 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 350 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Choline | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 300 mcg |
Per 1 omelet (approximately 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Brick cheese is a unique American cheese with a washed-rind heritage, giving it a distinctive aroma and flavor that intensifies when melted in an omelet. Nutritionally, the combination of high-quality protein from eggs and the calcium-rich cheese makes it a nutrient-dense option for bone and muscle health.
