Omelette Recipe

Learn how to make the perfect, fluffy Omelette. Follow these simple tricks to avoid overcooking and ensure they are soft and tender. Once you learn how to make a basic Omelette, there are so many ways to customize it. Watch the video tutorial and see how easy it is to master homemade Omelettes.

We appreciate simple egg breakfasts like Breakfast Quesadillas, Frittatas, and of course Omelettes. They are filling and so easy to make.

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Omelettes are the most requested breakfast in our house and 99% of the time we always have the ingredients in the refrigerator. They are:

There’s nothing worse than an overcooked omelette. It should be cooked until it’s just set and not browned. Once it’s browned, the egg deteriorates in flavor and texture. Follow these steps for moist and fluffy omelettes every time.

Omelettes are an egg breakfast consisting of eggs that have been beaten, then cooked until set and folded over. American omelets are filled with cheese, veggies, and/or protein. French omelettes are just eggs and butter without a filling.

Omelette is the French and British English spelling and Omelet is the American English spelling. Both spellings are correct.

There’s a reason why these are the most requested breakfast in our home. Omelets are delicious and so satisfying, especially when made properly.

I love having some go-to favorite breakfast recipes like this Omelette Recipe that I can count on. These are some of our family’s favorite breakfast ideas:

Learn how to make the perfect, tender and fluffy Omelette. The key to the perfect omelette is making sure you don’t overcook it. It should remain light yellow in color and never brown. You can customize a basic recipe in so many ways.

omelette recipe

Method
  1. Prep the eggs: Crack the eggs into a bowl. …
  2. Melt the butter: In an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
  3. Add the eggs and cook the omelette: Add the eggs to the skillet and cook without stirring until the edges begin to set. …
  4. Fill the omelette: …
  5. Fold and plate the omelette:

Perfect Omelette Recipe

omelette recipe

Learn how to make the perfect, tender and fluffy Omelette. The key to the perfect omelette is making sure you don’t overcook it. It should remain light yellow in color and never brown. You can customize a basic recipe in so many ways.

Prep: 2min

Total: 5min

Yield: 1

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 260 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 365 mg, Sodium 301 mg, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 9 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 2 large eggs
  • Pinch fine sea salt
  • 1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella (low moisture, part-skim)
  • Fresh spinach (coarsely chopped)
  • Sautéed mushrooms
  • Crispy Air Fryer Bacon (chopped)
  • Sautéed diced bell pepper and onions
  • Ham (diced)
  • Chives or parsley, chopped (to garnish)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Baby tomatoes (halved)
  • Avocado (diced)

Instruction:

  1. In a small mixing bowl, beat together eggs and a pinch of salt until foamy.
  2. Place a small nonstick skillet over medium heat and swirl in 1/2 Tbsp butter. Once butter is melted and bubbling, add frothy eggs to the skillet and immediately reduce the heat to low.
  3. Use a spatula to pull the cooked eggs into the center, letting the liquid egg fill the space behind it. Continue going around the pan, pulling the eggs towards the center until the eggs are nearly set.
  4. Once the omelette is sliding around the pan easily and you can get a spatula underneath, flip the omelette over and turn off the heat.
  5. Sprinkle cheese over the egg and add your favorite toppings. Fold the omelette in half and slide it onto your plate then garnish as desired.

Classic Omelette

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Here’s how to make an omelette! This French technique makes an omelette recipe just the way Julia Child would…and it cooks up in seconds.

Prep: 2min

Total: 3min

Yield: 1

Nutrition Facts: servingSize None, calories 289 calories, Sugar 0.6 g, Sodium 637.9 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Saturated Fat 10.2 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 20.7 g, Cholesterol 401.7 mg

Ingredients:

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 grinds fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon water
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheese, ideally 2 tablespoons each shredded cheddar and Parmesan
  • Additional filling ingredients, if desired (see above)

Instruction:

  1. In a small bowl, crack the eggs. With a fork, whisk vigorously together with the kosher salt, pepper and water.
  2. Heat a small 8-inch or 10-inch nonstick skillet over just below high heat, with the pan handle facing towards you. Add the butter and swirl the pan to fully coat. Wait until the butter starts to become foamy with large bubbles but not yet browned, then pour in eggs.
  3. When a skin just starts to form after 10 to 15 seconds, add the cheese (and other filling ingredients) in a line from left to right. Working quickly, run a small spatula under the far edge of the omelette to release it from the pan. Start to pull the eggs up and shake and tilt the pan to spread out any uncooked egg and allow it to cook. Using the spatula, roll the eggs up and over the cheese; this will be intentionally messy!
  4. Cook another 10 to 15 seconds until just barely set; the outside should be a pale golden and the inside soft and creamy. For a harder cooked omelette, cook several seconds longer. Turn off the heat.
  5. To remove the omelette, hold a plate in one hand. Then pick up the pan with your right hand, thumb up, and quickly turn the pan upside down over the plate so that the omelette rolls off onto the middle of the plate, folding over itself into a rolled shape. Serve immediately.

Best Omelette Recipe

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This easy, fail-proof omelette recipe is truly the best. With a variety of filling suggestions, you will learn how to make an omelet at home that’s even more delicious than your favorite breakfast restaurant (but so simple)!

Prep: 10min

Total: 20min

Yield: 1

Serving Size: 1 omelette

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 omelette, calories 323 kcal, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Protein 24.5 g, Fat 23.1 g, Saturated Fat 10.5 g, Cholesterol 525 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 0.6 g, unSaturated Fat 10.6 g

Ingredients:

  • ½ TBS salted butter
  • 3 large eggs
  • Pinch salt and pepper
  • ¼ cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup vegetables (diced small (bell pepper, zucchini, onion, etc.))
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 TBS minced onion
  • 2 slices bacon (dice)

Instruction:

  1. Over medium-high heat, sauté the vegetables and garlic in olive oil until soft, about 3-5 minutes depending on the vegetables you choose. Set aside.
  2. Cook bacon, garlic and onion over medium heat until bacon is cooked and onion is soft (5-8 minutes). Set aside.
  3. Serve immediately.

How To Make An Omelette (Super Easy)

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I’ll show you how to make the perfect pillowy omelette with this no-fuss method, plus tons of deliciously savory filling ideas for breakfast!

Prep: 5min

Total: 20min

Yield: 1

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 126 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 327 mg, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 5 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 2 large eggs
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil, butter, or bacon grease
  • ½ cup sliced cremini mushrooms
  • ½ cup loosely packed baby spinach
  • ¼ cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
  • ¼ cup diced ham
  • 2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons diced red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons diced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ cup loosely packed kale or spinach
  • ¼ cup diced yellow onion
  • ¼ cup chopped sundried tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon basil pesto
  • 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese

Instruction:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, salt, and pepper together until lightly frothy.
  2. In an 8-inch non-stick pan, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Pour in the eggs and tilt the pan to make sure they’re evenly spread out, then turn the heat down to low. Cook the omelette for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the edges are cooked through and the top is slightly wet but not runny.
  3. If you’d like to add filling, add it to half of the omelette. Then use a spatula to fold the empty half on top and slide the omelette onto a plate. Garnish with chopped herbs.

How to Make a Perfect Omelette | Quick and Easy Breakfast Recipe

FAQ

What ingredients go well in an omelette?

Some classic omelet fillings include shredded cheddar or Gruyere cheese, sour cream, diced ham, crisp bacon, sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers or tomatoes, caramelized onions, fresh herbs or even leftovers from last night’s dinner. For a sweet omelet, omit pepper and add a dash of sugar to egg mixture.

What is the trick to making a good omelette?

Use only water. Milk makes your omelet watery since it will not blend with the eggs. Water blends and helps to keep the omelet high. Heat the pan before you put in the peanut oil and butter.

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Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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