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Cooked omelette recipe stuffed with melted cheese and veggies, topped with fresh salsa and herbs.

omelette recipe

A quick and forgiving omelette recipe that delivers perfect results every time — even if you’re tired, rushed, or cooking with kids. No special chef skills required — just eggs, a hot pan, and a little patience.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 easily scalable
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, French-Inspired
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2–3 whole eggs - Fresh room temp preferred
  • 1 teaspoon butter or oil - For greasing pan
  • 1 pinch salt - To taste
  • 1 pinch black pepper - To taste
  • 1 tablespoon milk or water optional - For fluffiness or creaminess
  • ¼–½ cup fillings - Cheese cooked meat, sautéed vegetables, herbs, etc.

Equipment

  • 1 Non-stick pan or seasoned skillet (8–10 inch works best)
  • 1 Spatula (Silicone or plastic preferred)
  • 1 Small bowl (For beating eggs)
  • 1 Fork or whisk (For whisking eggs)
  • 1 Stove (Medium-low heat recommended)

Method
 

  1. Beat the eggs with salt, pepper, and milk or water until fully combined.
    Flat lay of omelette ingredients including eggs, cheese, bacon, tomatoes, mushrooms, herbs, and milk.
  2. Warm butter or oil in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat until melted.
    Eggs with salt and pepper being whisked in a non-stick pan.
  3. Pour the eggs into the pan, let them set briefly, then gently push the edges inward.
    Raw eggs being stirred in a frying pan with a wooden spatula.
  4. When eggs are mostly set, add fillings to one side and fold the omelette over.
    Fluffy golden omelette folded over fresh vegetables and topped with chopped green onions.
  5. Slide the omelette onto a plate and serve immediately while it's still warm.
    Cooked omelette recipe stuffed with melted cheese and veggies, topped with fresh salsa and herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 14gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 380mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 140mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1.3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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