Cheese Omelet (Printable)

A classic fluffy omelet with melted cheese, ready in 15 minutes. Customize with vegetables or ham.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs and Dairy

01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 2 tablespoons milk or cream
03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
04 - 3 ounces grated cheese (Gruyère, Cheddar, or Emmental)

→ Optional Fillings

05 - 1.75 ounces cooked ham, diced
06 - 1.5 ounces diced bell pepper
07 - 1 ounce chopped fresh spinach
08 - 0.7 ounces sliced mushrooms

→ Seasonings

09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Black pepper, to taste
11 - Fresh herbs (chives or parsley), finely chopped

# Directions:

01 - Crack eggs into a mixing bowl. Add milk or cream, salt, and pepper. Whisk vigorously until fully combined and slightly frothy.
02 - Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until bubbling but not browned, ensuring even coating across the surface.
03 - Pour egg mixture into skillet, tilting pan to spread evenly across the bottom. Let cook undisturbed for 1 minute until edges begin to set.
04 - Sprinkle grated cheese evenly over the eggs. Add desired optional fillings such as ham, bell pepper, spinach, or mushrooms.
05 - Gently lift edges with spatula, allowing uncooked egg to flow underneath. Continue cooking for 1–2 minutes until nearly set but still slightly creamy on top.
06 - Fold omelet in half and cook for 30 seconds more to melt cheese completely. Slide onto plate and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This comes together in under fifteen minutes, perfect for those mornings when you want something special without the effort
  • The combination of melted cheese and fluffy eggs feels like a restaurant brunch, but costs pennies to make at home
02 -
  • Moving the eggs too much while cooking prevents them from setting properly into that signature fluffy texture
  • Pre shredding your own cheese melts better than store bought shredded cheese, which has anti caking agents
03 -
  • Practice the folding motion with an empty pan first, it builds muscle memory for the real thing
  • Adding fresh herbs like chives or parsley right before serving brightens the whole dish
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