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How To Make An Omelette (Super Easy)

I'll show you how to make the perfect pillowy omelette with this no-fuss method, plus tons of deliciously savory filling ideas for breakfast!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: How To Make An Omelette, Omelette Recipe
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Lisa Bryan

Ingredients

Base Omelette Recipe

  • 2 large eggs
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil, butter, or bacon grease

Spinach Mushroom Omelette

  • ½ cup sliced cremini mushrooms
  • ½ cup loosely packed baby spinach
  • ¼ cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese

Western Omelette

  • ¼ cup diced ham
  • 2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons diced red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons diced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Tuscan Omelette

  • ½ cup loosely packed kale or spinach
  • ¼ cup diced yellow onion
  • ¼ cup chopped sundried tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon basil pesto
  • 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, salt, and pepper together until lightly frothy.
    Stirring eggs in a bowl for an omelette
  • In an 8-inch non-stick pan, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Pour in the eggs and tilt the pan to make sure they're evenly spread out, then turn the heat down to low. Cook the omelette for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the edges are cooked through and the top is slightly wet but not runny.
    Flipping an omelette in a pan
  • If you'd like to add filling, add it to half of the omelette. Then use a spatula to fold the empty half on top and slide the omelette onto a plate. Garnish with chopped herbs.
    An omelette on a plate with chives

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Notes

  • If you struggle with the bottom of the omelette cooking faster than the top make sure your stove heat is set to the lowest setting (sometimes that means shifting to a smaller burner for your pan). You can always add a lid as well - that will help to cook the top faster! 
  • The nutritional information listed is just for the basic omelette recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 327mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 121mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg