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Old May 24, 2020 | 3:16 pm
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Originally Posted by zappy312

After a multiple shopping trips, I've tried my best to replicate the classic breakfast. Couldn't find a great red pepper salsa / jelly, cottage cheese is a hot mess and these potatoes are a bit crispy, but it's coming along I think...
In order to replicate the AC omelette:

Tip 1: Use cold cottage cheese (i.e. STRAIGHT out of the fridge). Cold enough to make your teeth hurt.
Tip 2: Boil the sausage, don't grill or fry it. The latter two give it too much flavour which is the opposite of the AC omelette.
Tip 3: Don't even think about using real eggs. Use powdered egg. (not sure if they actually use eggs or the powder stuff, I'd be impressed if they were actually cracking eggs at catering).

In order to make your breakfast taste better:

Tip 1: For the red pepper jelly, maybe try reducing some red pepper and tomato in an acid like vinegar or even a bit of wine? Again, much too flavourful for the AC omelette, but makes it taste great. This will probably cost more than buying cheap pepper jelly at the store but will taste much better.
Tip 2: Cook the eggs on medium-low heat. That way, they'll cook through allowing you to flip them into an omelette shape, but won't get a crust. Some people like egg crusts, I think it takes away from what an omelette or scrambled eggs should be. Use butter to cook them, unless you're lactose intolerant, in which case you should use olive or vegetable oil.
Tip 3: Use very high heat to cook the sausages and season them well. If you have access to one, use a cast-iron pan or even a barbecue.

Good luck!
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