Cheese omelette: a quick recipe ready in 5 minutes!

Name: Cheese omelette: a quick recipe ready in 5 minutes!
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 50 g grated cheese; 5 g butter

Main Dish

Very Easy

10 min

358 Kcal

Heat up your frying pan and make your best omelette in no time! Nothing is better or easier to make than an omelette for breakfast, brunch, or simply for lunch, served with a salad for a balanced meal ready in just a few minutes. For an even more indulgent result, we’ve added grated cheese for a wonderfully melty omelette :-)

Ingredients

2 eggs
50 g grated cheese
5 g butter

Estimated cost: 1.06€ (1.06€/serving)

Materials

1 frying pan

Cuisine

French

Preparation

Preparation5 min

Cook time5 min

Break the eggs into a bowl.
Beat the eggs with a fork.
Add the grated cheese, some salt and pepper to taste and mix again.
Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.
Pour in the eggs and cook for a few minutes, depending on your preference.
Fold the omelette in half, place it on a plate, and sprinkle with chives or parsley to garnish.

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FAQ ❓

How do you make a good cheese omelette?

To make a deliciously melty cheese omelette, simply beat two eggs with salt, pepper, and 50 g of grated cheese (Emmental, Comté, or cheddar). Melt a little butter in a frying pan, pour in the eggs, and cook for a few minutes, depending on your preferred consistency. Fold the omelette in half once the edges have set but the center is still slightly runny.

How do you make a runny omelette?

To make a runny omelette, beat the eggs without incorporating too much air, pour them into a hot frying pan, and cook over medium-low heat. Stop cooking when the bottom has set but the top is still slightly runny. Fold or roll it up straight away for a soft, delicious omelette.

Why add a little water or milk to an omelette?

Adding a tablespoon of water or milk to beaten eggs makes the omelette lighter and fluffier. The water creates steam as it cooks, making the eggs puff up slightly and helping prevent them from becoming too dry.

What cheese should you use in an omelette?

Melting cheeses work best for a delicious cheese omelette: Emmental, Comté, cheddar, mozzarella, or even a fresh cheese such as ricotta. The choice depends on your taste: choose Emmental for a mild flavor, or blue cheese or goat cheese for a stronger flavor.

How do you make a cheese omelette for one?

For one serving, beat 2 eggs with salt, pepper, and 50 g of grated cheese. Cook in a small frying pan with a knob of butter for just a few minutes. You can also add fresh herbs at the end of cooking for extra flavor.

What vegetables can you add to an omelette?

Vegetables that pair well with a cheese omelette include bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, onions, spinach, and cherry tomatoes. Cook them in the frying pan before adding the eggs so they become tender and flavorful.

How should you store a cheese omelette?

A cheese omelette is best eaten straight away, but you can keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. To reheat it, warm it in a frying pan for a few seconds or use the microwave on a low setting. Freezing is not recommended, as it would make the omelette less soft and fluffy.