Omelet with Cheese (Printable Version)

Fluffy eggs folded around melted cheese, ready in just 15 minutes for a classic French breakfast.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Eggs and Dairy

01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 2 tablespoons milk or cream
03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
04 - 3 oz grated cheese (Gruyère, Cheddar, or Emmental)

→ Optional Fillings

05 - 1.75 oz cooked ham, diced (omit for vegetarian)
06 - 1.5 oz diced bell pepper
07 - 1 oz chopped fresh spinach
08 - 0.7 oz sliced mushrooms

→ Seasonings

09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Black pepper, to taste
11 - Fresh herbs (chives or parsley), finely chopped

# Directions:

01 - Crack eggs into mixing bowl. Whisk together with milk or cream, salt, and pepper until fully combined and slightly frothy.
02 - Melt butter in nonstick skillet over medium heat until bubbling but not browned.
03 - Pour egg mixture into skillet, tilting pan to spread evenly. Cook undisturbed for 1 minute until edges begin to set.
04 - Sprinkle grated cheese evenly over eggs. Add desired optional fillings such as ham, bell pepper, spinach, or mushrooms.
05 - Gently lift edges with spatula, allowing uncooked egg to flow underneath. Cook 1-2 minutes longer until nearly set but still slightly creamy on top.
06 - Fold omelet in half and cook 30 seconds more. Slide onto plate, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This omelet comes together in under fifteen minutes, making it perfect for those mornings when you need something delicious but do not have time to fuss
  • The texture is impossibly fluffy while staying creamy inside, exactly how a proper French omelet should taste
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that high heat will ruin your omelet, so keep the heat at medium and be patient
  • The eggs continue cooking after you remove them from the pan, so take them off while they still look slightly underdone
03 -
  • Whisk the eggs vigorously until they are slightly frothy, which incorporates air and makes the omelet lighter
  • Have all your ingredients prepared and within reach before you start cooking, as omelets wait for no one
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