How to Make Cheese Omelettes

Cheese omelets are breakfast classics.

If you're looking for a hearty breakfast that won't take hours to prepare, make a cheese omelet. Cheese omelets are satisfying without the added fat and calories from bacon, sausage, or other breakfast meats. You can customize the taste of your omelet by experimenting with different cheeses, such as sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, goat cheese or even cream cheese. Add dried or fresh herbs to give the omelet added flavor.

Things You'll Need

• Nonstick skillet
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 3 large eggs
• Mixing bowl
• Immersion blender or wire whisk
• Seasonings to taste
• Rubber or plastic spatula
• 1/4 cup shredded cheese

Instructions

1. Melt 2 tbsp. of butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Break three large eggs into a mixing bowl. Blend the eggs with an immersion blender or beat them with a wire whisk for 1 minute.

3. Season the eggs with salt, ground black pepper and dried or fresh herbs, such as dill, basil or oregano to taste.

4. Pour the eggs into the hot skillet. Cook the eggs for 3 minutes or until the edges begin to set. Flip the omelet over using a rubber or plastic spatula.

5. Cook the opposite side of the omelet for 1 minute. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the shredded cheese of your choice into the center of the omelet. Fold the omelet in half and allow the cheese to melt for another 30 seconds. Slide the omelet out of the pan and onto a plate.

References

• Food Network: Cheese Omelet
• KidsHealth: Tomato and Cheese Omelet
• Real Simple; Goat Cheese Omelet; Kate Merker