Omelette or Omelet is a soft, fluffy, and healthy breakfast dish. It is usually prepared with eggs, veggies, cheese, and herbs. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make an Omelette with easy step-by-step instructions for you to try and enjoy at home.
I have also shared a detailed video of this recipe to make the cooking process clear and simple. This Omelette is one of the best dishes that can be served for breakfast, or as a quick filling snack. And the best part is you need just under 30 minutes to make it.
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What is an Omelette?
Omelette also called Omelet is a fluffy, delicious, and protein-rich dish that is typically made with beaten eggs. It is usually fried in oil, butter, or ghee in a cast iron griddle or frying pan. And it is common to have a filling like cheese, mushrooms, chives, onions, and other vegetables as per individuals' preferences.
Apart from the favorite fillings, omelets are classified into four main types. They are American style, French Style, Fritatta, and Souffle. All these four types are unique in texture, taste, and flavor that are worth trying at home.
Even though omelet is a common dish known to everyone, the variations in making the recipe are endless. There are plenty of variations in the omelet recipes based on the country, tradition, and lifestyle of people. For instance in China, Egg foo yung is one such popular version where people make it with eggs and ham.
Similarly, in some Asian countries, people love to use soy sauce, seafood, and meat in their omelet dishes. On the other hand, Omelet recipes with cheese, diced hams, bell peppers, spinach, mushroom, and other similar filling are popular in the United States. Overall, omelets are one of the favorite dishes for most of us regardless of what country we are from.
Even though the omelettes are popular breakfast dishes, I love to savor even for lunch, snacks, and dinner. And it pairs perfectly delicious with bread, rice, or flatbreads.
Ingredients
The ingredients you will need to make this Omelette are basic and you may already have them in your kitchen. If not, they can be easily available in most grocery stores around. So let's see what are they below.
- Egg - Here I have used whit eggs, you can also use brown eggs, organic eggs or omega enriched ones
- Olive Oil - Even though classic omelet recipes are made with butter, I have used olive oil to keep it light and simple
- Onion and Bell Peppers - Onions and bell peppers gives a nice taste and flavor. Sauteing them for a while gives nice aroma and make a great filling for the omelet
- Peppercorns - I have crushed the peppercorns and mixed while beating the eggs. But Feel free to use te powder if you dont want to bite the crushed pieces in your omelette
- Mozzarella Cheese - Cheeses like cheddar, blue cheese, parmesan, Swiss Cheese, Gruyère, Comté, Beaufort goes well for an omelet. Here i have used minimal quantity of Mozzarella to have that cheesy flavor
How to make an Omelette?
The recipe I have shared here is an American Style Omelette with veggies and cheese as its stuffing. You can also try fillings of your choice or you can also find filling ideas in a separate section below.
Following are the high-level instructions to make this dish but for detailed step-by-step instructions with photo and video, please check out the recipe card below.
- Beat the eggs - In a bowl, crack open the eggs, add crushed pepper, and salt. Beat the eggs until it turns frothy and keep them aside for later use
- Saute the veggies - Now in a pan with medium heat, pour oil and add onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Saute until the veggies turn soft and reserve them for later use ( you can also use other veggies of your choice for this step)
- Pour the egg - In a pan with medium heat, pour oil, and add in the beaten eggs.
- Cook the egg - Allow it to cook for a minute or until it sets at the edges. Now using a heatproof rubber or silicone spatula push the cooked edges to the center and let the runny eggs to the edges. This helps the eggs to cook evenly
- Add the fillings - Add mozzarella cheese, stir-fried veggies at one side of the omelette, and fold in half. And allow to cook for a minute and now the delicious fluffy omelet is ready to taste and enjoy
- Fold and serve - Serve this healthy Omelette for breakfast, lunch, or as a quick filling snack
Tips
- For Fluffiness - Beating the eggs until frothy helps you to make a fluffy egg. So I recommed whisking the eggs nicely to achieve the best results
- Fillings - I have used bell peppers and onion for the stuffing, but feel free to use veggies of your choice, meat, chicken, and cheese of your choice
- Don't Over Fill - Always make sure to add the fillings that is right for your omelet and over filling will make them to spill from the omelet
- Cook on Medium Heat - Another important key is to make a perfect omelette is to cook them on a medium heat. This helps the eggs to cook evenly without browning on the other side
- Dont' Flip - Since we are using filling for this omelet, flipping would make the filling to spill out
- Use Silicon or Rubber Spatula - Always use a heatproof or silicione spatula to push or folding the omelet which helps to avoid tearing
- Fat - I have used olive oil here, you can use the classic butter version or any other cooking oil of your choice
- Best Pans - Most 8 inch non stick or well sesoned iron skillet work great for making an omelette
Omelette Fillings
Even though the plain omelet is a quick go-to dish for many of us, adding our favorite fillings make it tastier and keeps us full for long. So here, I have added some filling ideas for you to try and enjoy.
- Spinach, with or without cheese - Spinach is a healthy green and you can combine with your favorite cheese, tomato as the filling
- Bacon and Cheese - Crispy bacon and salty cheese makes the perfect combo
- Sautéed Mushroom - Sauté in some mushrooms in butter with your favorite herbs and stuff some while making omelet
- Veggies and Ham - You can also add ham with veggies while sautéing and add the fillings to your omelet
- Broccoli and Parmesan Cheese - Makes a crispy , crunchy and healthy filling
- Potatoes and Gruyere - Make sure to roast the potatoes and add some gruyere for a filling meal
- Onion, tomatoes and herbs - Mix some fresh cut onions, tomatoes and coriander leaves and make a delicious omelet for bread sandwiches or enjoy as its with a cup of coffee
Serving Suggestions
Serve this healthy omelet for breakfast, lunch, or as a quick snack. You can also enjoy it with other foods as an accompaniment.
Related Recipes
You could also find similar Omelette Recipes below.
- Western Omelet
- Spanish Omelette
- Spinach Omelet
- Egg White Omelet
- Egg Foo Young
- Vegan Omelette
- Scrambled Eggs
- Egg Sandwich
More Egg Recipes
Omelette Recipe video
I have also shared a detailed video of this Omelette Recipe below that I hope will help you to make a perfectly fluffy omelet at home. You could also find this recipe in story format.
📖 Recipe
How to Make an Omelette
Ingredients
- 4 Egg
- 1 tsp Peppercorn, crushed
- Salt, as needed
- 2 tbsp Onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp Green Bell Pepper, chopped
- 2 tbsp Red Bell Pepper , chopped
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Mozzarella Cheese
- Coriander Leaves, to garnish
Instructions
To make an Omelette
- In a bowl, crack open the eggs, add crushed pepper, and salt
- Beat the eggs until it turns frothy and keep them aside for later use
- Now in a pan with medium heat, pour oil and add onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Saute until the veggies turn soft and reserve them for later use ( you can also use other veggies of your choice for this step)
- In a pan with medium heat, pour oil, and add in the beaten eggs. Allow it to cook for a minute or until it sets at the edges
- Now using a heatproof rubber or silicone spatula push the cooked edges to the center and let the runny eggs to the edges. This helps the eggs to cook evenly
- Add mozzarella cheese, stir-fried veggies at one side of the omelette, and fold in half. Allow the egg to cook for a minute and now the delicious fluffy omelet is ready to taste and enjoy
Video
Notes
- For Fluffiness - Beating the eggs until frothy helps you to make a fluffy egg. So I recommend whisking the eggs nicely to achieve the best results
- Fillings - I have used bell peppers and onion for the stuffing, but feel free to use veggies of your choice, meat, chicken, and cheese of your choice
- Don't Over Fill - Always make sure to add the fillings that are right for your omelet and overfilling will make them spill from the omelet
- Cook on Medium Heat - Another important key is to make a perfect omelette is to cook them on medium heat. This helps the eggs to cook evenly without browning on the other side
- Don't Flip - Since we are using filling for this omelet, it is not recommended to flip, instead you could fold and cook for a couple of minutes
- Use Silicon or Rubber Spatula - Always use a heatproof or silicone spatula to push or fold the omelet which helps to avoid tearing
- Fat - I have used olive oil here, you can use the classic butter version or any other cooking oil of your choice
- Best Pans - Most 8 inch nonstick or well-seasoned iron skillets work great for making an omelette
Nutrition
FAQ
Omelette also called Omelet is a fluffy, delicious, and protein-rich dish that is typically made with beaten eggs. It is one of the popular dishes consumed across the world and most omelet recipes are common to have a filling like cheese, mushrooms, chives, onions, and other vegetables as per individuals' preferences. And it is served for breakfast or quick snacks for sudden hunger pangs.
Omelet usually cooks in a minute or two. And it depends on how many eggs and fillings are added in.
American Omelets are made with beaten eggs and during the cooking process, the cooked edges of eggs are pushed inwards to let go of the runny eggs to the edges. And allowed to set completely and then cooked fillings are added and folded in half.
On the other hand, the French Omelette is also started with the same beaten eggs but during the cooking process, the eggs are shaken constantly until it sets. And then finally rolled into a log and garnished with herbs.
Yes, the omelet is a healthy breakfast and it has a good amount of nutrients that are essential for your body.
Yes, you want to saute fillings to soft and then add them once the omelet is set at its edges.
I hope you enjoyed the recipe that I have shared here and I would love to hear from you on how it turned out for you. Please let me know.
If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
Happy Cooking!
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