Cheese Omelette
Three eggs beaten and cooked in butter, folded over a handful of melted cheddar. One serving in 8 minutes.
Why does an omelette turn rubbery? The pan is too hot, or the eggs are overcooked, which in an omelette amounts to the same thing. It cooks in under 2 minutes.
Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt until the whites and yolks are fully mixed, with no strings of white. Foam does not matter.
Melt the butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat until it stops foaming, then pour in the eggs. Stir with a fork for 20 seconds, pulling the set edges into the middle, then leave it.
Take it off while the top is still shiny. It continues to cook in its own heat on the way to the plate. Put the cheese on one half and fold the other half over it. The thing that makes an omelette cheap is that it needs so little: eggs, butter and a handful of cheese. Mature cheddar goes further than mild, because a small amount delivers more flavour, and a pinch of mustard in the egg sharpens it.
What People Ask
How long does Cheese Omelette take to make?
About 8 minutes in total — 3 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 1.
What are the key tips for making Cheese Omelette?
Use a pan the right size; 20 cm suits three eggs. Keep the heat at medium so the omelette stays tender. Serve at once; omelettes toughen as they stand.
What should I serve with Cheese Omelette?
Buttered toast; Grilled tomato; Green salad; Hash browns.
Is Cheese Omelette suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Cheese Omelette?
About 484 kcal per serving, with 29 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate and 40 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
How to Make Cheese Omelette
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Beat the eggs with the salt in a bowl until smooth.
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Melt the butter in a 20 cm non-stick frying pan over medium heat until it stops foaming. Pour in the eggs.
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Stir gently with a fork for 20 seconds, then leave for 1 minute until the edges set and the top is still slightly wet.
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Scatter the cheese over one half, fold the other half over and slide onto a plate.
Tips That Matter
- Use a pan the right size; 20 cm suits three eggs.
- Keep the heat at medium so the omelette stays tender.
- Serve at once; omelettes toughen as they stand.
Serve It With
Buttered toast · Grilled tomato · Green salad · Hash browns
Keeping and Reheating
Best eaten straight away.
Cheese Omelette Nutrition Facts
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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