Cheese Omelet (Printable Version)

A fluffy French-style omelet filled with melted cheese, ready in 15 minutes. Perfect for breakfast or brunch.

# Ingredient List:

→ Eggs and Dairy

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

→ Optional Fillings

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

→ Seasonings

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

# How to Make It:

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.
03 - Pour egg mixture into skillet, tilting to spread evenly. Cook undisturbed for 1 minute until edges begin to set.
04 - Sprinkle grated cheese evenly over 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. Cook 1–2 minutes until nearly set but slightly creamy on top.
06 - Fold omelet in half and cook 30 seconds more. Slide onto plate, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Mastering this technique opens up endless filling combinations for any mood or season
  • Ready in under fifteen minutes but tastes like something from a French bistro
  • The creamy center and melty cheese hit that perfect comfort food spot every single time
02 -
  • Moving the eggs too much in the pan breaks the structure and you end up with scrambled eggs instead
  • Medium heat is nonnegotiable. High heat burns the bottom before the center cooks through
03 -
  • Add a teaspoon of water instead of milk for an even lighter, airier texture
  • Practice the fold motion with an empty pan first if youre nervous about the technique
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