French Omelette

5 from 2 votes

The French Omelette method is a classic technique for making delicate, fluffy, and creamy eggs. By whisking the eggs for 60 seconds and cooking slowly over low heat, your eggs will turn out perfect every time.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: French

Keyword: breakfast, breakfast recipe, brunch recipe, deviled eggs, egg recipe, omelet, omelette, omelette recipe

Servings:

Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
2 eggs
1 tablespoon shredded Manchego cheese or any cheese you like
salt optional, to taste
black pepper optional, to taste

Instructions

In a pan on medium-low heat add the butter and let it melt. In a bowl whisk the eggs for about 60 seconds. The more air we whisk into them, the better. I usually use a fork to do this with until they are nice and airy.
Add the eggs to the pan and gently move them around with a spatula for a few seconds. As you move them around, you should see egg curds begin to form.
You can lift the pan off the heat and move it around to redistribute the rest of the loose eggs (as per my video below). Place the pan back on the heat and let the eggs set a bit, undisturbed.
Add the grated cheese and a pinch of salt, if using. When the sides of the omelette can easily be lifted without breaking, you can begin to gently fold the eggs, starting from one side just like you would fold a crêpe. You can fold them all the way starting from one end all the way to the other end or you can fold each side towards the middle starting from opposite sides if it’s easier for you. Serve and enjoy.

Video

Notes

Easy to Scale: You can easily use this recipe to make a 3 or 4 egg omelette. Simply add a bit more cheese and account for a slightly longer cook time.
Serve a Crowd: If you're making more than one omelette, you can keep individual omelettes warm on plates in the oven. Put your oven on the lowest setting possible (usually about 170F / 80C) to keep the food warm.
Make it Shine: Some chefs like to finish off their French Omelettes by spreading a light layer of butter over the fully cooked omelette. It gives the eggs a nice "restaurant finish" look and adds a bit more flavor.
Egg Quality: Seek out the best quality eggs you can find. Local, organic, and free range all make a difference in the taste and nutritional quality of eggs.

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