Easy Omelet – Omelette

Learn how to make an omelet. They are much easier than you think, if you can scramble eggs then you can make these too. It is basically the same technique, the only difference is the last 25% of cooking. Cooked in 5 minutes.

These easy omelets are so versatile, you can have them for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. From plain, to adding fresh herbs, cheese and veggies, or crumbled bacon or sausage, just to name a few. Use what you like or what you have on hand. Leftover veggies like asparagus or sautéed mushrooms along with cheese, are my favorites.

French vs American Omelets

The French version is a bit softer, with the center just barely-set. Filled with cheese and then rolled.

The American version is a bit firmer, with the center set. Filled with cheese, veggies etc and then folded in half or thirds.

Type of Pan

Use a non-stick pan, with or without a lid, for making omelets

Tip on folding

• Here is a great video from American Test Kitchen demonstrating how to roll, or fold omelets.

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Easy Omelets

Learn how to make an easy omelet with this simple technique. Customize it with your favorite fillings for a delicious breakfast or dinner.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 3 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 1

Equipment

• 10" non-stick skillet

Ingredients

  

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• 3 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons milk, half & half, or water
• 1 teaspoon butter for the skillet
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons grated cheese at room temperature, optional (Swiss or Cheddar are both good)
• dash black pepper

Instructions

 

• Place the eggs, half & half, salt and pepper in the blender and mix until very frothy, about 20-30 seconds. Or you can also mix vigorously with a fork, until frothy and light in color.
• Heat a 10-inch sauté pan over medium-high heat, when hot, add the butter to the pan, swirling to coat the bottom. Pour the egg mixture into the pan. Using the rubber spatula, stir continuously, scraping the wet eggs to the outside edge of the skillet.
• Once the mixture resembles wet scrambled eggs,(about 30-40 seconds), use the spatula to smooth the eggs out evenly across the skillet. Add any additional ingredients at this point. (cheese, veggies etc)
• Cook until almost set, about 10-20 seconds more. Use the rubber spatula to fold the omelet in 1/2 or 1/3rds. Then gently slide the omelet out onto a serving plate.
• Serve immediately

Keyword eggs, omelette, quck dinner, brunch, easy

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