Classic Omelette Recipe
It's easy to make a classic omelette. Just follow these step-by-step instructions!
Servings: 1
Equipment
- 8-inch skillet
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 shallot
- 1/4 green pepper
- 1 slice honey ham
- 1/8 cup sharp cheddar
- 1 tsp butter
- 1 tbsp milk
- salt and pepper
- 1 dash dried parlsey and/or basil
Instructions
- Pick your filling ingredients—this is another great fridge clean out—you only need ¼ to 1/3 cup of filling per omelet. I had a shallot, green pepper, honey ham and sharp cheddar.
- Prepare the filling first. Grate or crumble your cheese of choice and set aside. Dice ham and set aside. Dice some shallot and green pepper.
- Melt 1 teaspoon of butter in a small frying pan and quickly sauté your vegetables and set aside.
- Crack two eggs into a small bowl and whip with a fork until well beaten. Add 1 tablespoon milk, salt and pepper to taste and a dash or two of dried parsley and basil.
- Heat an 8-inch skillet (slanted sides help) over high heat until very hot (approximately 30 seconds). Add 1 teaspoon butter, and tilt the pan to coat the bottom and sides. As soon as the butter bubbles, slowly pour in the egg mixture.
- With a spatula, gently lift the edge and let the egg mixture run underneath.
- Continue cooking until the mixture holds together. While the middle is still a little runny add the filling. Place filling in center of omelet, sautéed veggies first, then ham and sprinkle with cheese.
- Tilt the pan to one side and use your spatula to fold 1/3 of the omelet over the middle. Shake the pan gently to slide the omelet to the edge of the pan.
- Hold the pan above the serving plate and tip it so the omelet rolls off, folding itself onto the plate. And, voila!