Cheese Omelet Recipe
Choice of 2 cheeses : American, Swiss, Provolone, Jack or Cheddar.
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Ingredients
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Eggs
Cheese
Cooking Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Whisk the Eggs
In a medium bowl, crack the 3 large eggs. Add 0.25 tsp of salt and 0.25 tsp of black pepper. Whisk together until the mixture is fully combined and slightly frothy.
Cooking
- 2
Heat the Pan
In a non-stick skillet, add 1 tbsp of butter and heat over medium-low heat until the butter is melted and bubbly, but not browned.
- 3
- 4
Add the Cheese
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded American cheese and 1 cup of shredded Swiss cheese evenly over one half of the omelet.
- 5
Fold the Omelet
Once the eggs are mostly set but the top is still slightly runny, carefully fold the omelet in half over the cheese using a spatula.
- 6
Finish Cooking
Allow the folded omelet to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the omelet is cooked through.
Serving
- 7
Plate and Serve
Carefully slide the omelet onto a plate. Cut in half if desired and serve hot.