Cheese Omelette
Marco Rossi
@marcorossicucina
Prep
3 min
Cook
7 min
Total
10 min
Servings
1
Difficulty
Easy
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Beat until uniform
Whisk the eggs for 30 seconds until there are no streaks of white left.
Grate the cheese finely
Fine grating melts fast in the residual heat. Slices or chunks need more heat than the omelette can take before it overcooks.
Low heat, foaming butter
Melt the butter over low heat until it foams without colouring, then pour in the eggs.
Agitate then settle
Stir constantly while shaking the pan for 40 seconds to form small curds, then stop and let it set for 15 seconds.
Cheese off the heat
Take the pan off the heat, scatter the cheese over one half, and let the residual heat melt it for 30 seconds.
💡Adding cheese over the flame makes it oily and split. Off the heat, every time.
Fold and serve
Fold over, slide onto a plate, and finish with chives and pepper.
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📝 Tips, swaps, and make-ahead notes
The omelette should be pale yellow with no browning. If it browns, the heat is too high. Gruyere melts more smoothly than cheddar, which can turn greasy.
- •Add: Ham, mushrooms, or spinach — cook them first and add with the cheese.
- •Dairy-free: Olive oil and a good plant cheese, given a little longer to melt.
- •Pan: A well-seasoned 8-inch non-stick pan makes this far easier.
Nutrition & Safety
Calories
412kcal
Protein
26g
Carbs
2g
Fat
34g
⚠️ Allergen & Safety Note
This recipe contains egg and dairy. Nutritional values are estimates per serving and may vary based on the specific ingredients you use. If you have food allergies, please verify all ingredients before cooking.
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