Classic Cheese Omelet Recipe
Choice of swiss, american, pepperjack, or cheddar
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Ingredients
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Eggs
Cheese
Cooking
Method
Preparation
- 1
Whisk the Eggs
In a mixing bowl, crack the 3 large eggs. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Whisk the mixture until the yolks and whites are fully combined and slightly frothy.
Cooking
- 2
Heat the Pan
Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Allow the butter to melt completely, coating the bottom of the pan.
- 3
- 4
Add Cheese
Choose your preferred cheese (Swiss, American, Pepperjack, or Cheddar) and sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese evenly over one half of the omelet.
- 5
Fold and Finish Cooking
Using a spatula, gently fold the other half of the omelet over the cheese. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the omelet is cooked through.
Serving
- 6
Plate and Serve
Carefully slide the omelet onto a plate. Optionally, garnish with additional herbs or a sprinkle of cheese if desired. Serve immediately.
