Description
Our fluffy three egg classic omelette recipe is a quick, delicious dish, perfect for busy mornings, cozy brunches, or a light, protein-packed dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 0.5 tablespoon butter or oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 0.25 to 0.5 cup cheese (shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, or feta), optional total for fillings
- 0.25 to 0.5 cup chopped vegetables (bell peppers, spinach, mushrooms, or onions), optional total for fillings
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk or water, optional
Instructions
- Prep Fillings: Chop veggies or shred cheese ahead of time to ensure everything is ready before cooking.
- Whisk Eggs: Crack 3 large eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk vigorously with a fork until frothy and slightly pale (about 30-60 seconds) for a fluffy texture.
- Heat Pan: Melt 0.5 tablespoon butter or oil in an 8-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, not smoking.
- Pour and Swirl: Pour the whisked eggs into the hot pan. Immediately swirl the pan to coat the bottom evenly, ensuring a thin, even layer.
- Cook and Lift: Let eggs set around the edges. Gently push cooked egg from the edges towards the center with a spatula, tilting the pan so uncooked egg flows underneath. Repeat until mostly set but still slightly moist on top; optionally splash in 1-2 tablespoons milk or water if it looks dry.
- Add Fillings: Sprinkle your desired fillings over one half of the omelette, making sure not to overfill.
- Fold and Serve: Gently fold the empty half over the filled half. Slide the omelette onto a plate and serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
Store eggs in their original carton in the fridge for peak freshness. To prevent a rubbery texture, remove the omelette from heat when still slightly moist as residual heat will finish cooking. Keep heat medium-high to avoid browning too quickly. Limit total fillings to 0.25-0.5 cup for easy folding. For healthier choices, use pasture-raised eggs and load up on fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 6 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 omelette (150 g)
- Calories: 380 calories
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 590 mg
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