How to Make an Omelet for Kids

Introduce new foods to kids by making omelets.

There are four basic types of omelets -- French, firm, flat and souffle. When kids think of omelets, most likely they call into mind the French omelet, eggs folded around some type of savory filling. Because the actual omelet-making process is a quick one, the preparation and decision about what goes into the omelet should be done ahead of time to avoid a burnt and distasteful dish. Make cooking and food preparation an enjoyable and rewarding experience for any age child by breaking the omelet-making process down into manageable steps. Does this Spark an idea?

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Vegetables
Cooked meat
Cheese
Knife
Cutting board
Eggs
Skillet pan
Bowl
Fork
1 tbsp. unsalted butter
Potholder
Spatula
Plate
Salt and pepper (optional)
Gruyere or Gouda (optional)

Instructions

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  Consider the age and size of the child for which you plan to cook. A small child may only be able to consume a one-egg omelet while a larger boy or girl may be hungry enough to consume two or three eggs.
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  Ask the child what type of filling he would want to include in the omelet. Consider giving picky eaters a choice to help them incorporate vegetables and other nutritional ingredients. Fillings can include cheeses like American, cheddar or provolone; meats such as cooked ham, bacon or chicken or vegetables such as bell peppers, tomatoes or mushrooms.
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  Prepare the ingredients. Get your child involved. Ask him to wash the vegetables or tear up bite-sized pieces of meat or cheese to go in the omelet. Supervise smaller children in cutting up food with a knife on a cutting board. Take the eggs out the refrigerator and allow them to warm to room temperature.
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  Heat up a skillet pan over medium-high heat. As it warms, crack the required number of eggs into a bowl. Beat the eggs with a fork until they are thoroughly blended.
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  Add one tablespoon of unsalted butter when the pan becomes hot, but not smoking. Immediately pour the beaten eggs into the center of the pan. Tilt the pan to coat the bottom of the skillet with the eggs. Using a potholder, shake the pan lightly to help cook the wet surface of the omelet.
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  Add the filling ingredients when the top part of the eggs congeal. Use a spatula to fold the omelet in half. Allow it to cook for several minutes more until the cheese melts and the other ingredients have warmed. Slide the omelet onto a plate. Allow it to cool slightly before serving the egg dish to your child.

Tips & Warnings

Consider introducing new cheeses such as Gruyere or Gouda to help expand your child's palate.
Add salt and pepper according to taste.
Watch the eggs carefully to avoid burning the bottom of the omelet. Turn the heat down slightly to cook the eggs more slowly.