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67 Best Breakfast Ideas - Classic Omelette Recipe

When it comes to delicious, crowd-pleasing and nutritious breakfast ideas, the classic omelette comes to mind first. This dish is so versatile, easily doubled, and full of protein. It takes just 5 minutes to put this fluffy, perfectly cooked egg dish on the table, so it's easy to customize each omelette for the person eating it.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 260 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Omelette Ingredients:
  • 2 large eggs
  • Pinch fine sea salt
  • 1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella low moisture, part-skim
Optional Omelette Fillings:
  • Sautéed diced bell pepper and onions
  • fresh spinach coarsely chopped
  • Sautéed mushrooms
  • Crispy Air Fryer Bacon chopped
  • ham diced
Optional Omelette Toppings:
  • chives or parsley chopped, to garnish
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Baby tomatoes halved
  • avocado diced

Instructions

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  1. Once your fillings and toppings are prepared, beat the eggs and salt in a small bowl until foamy.
  2. Heat the butter in a small non-stick skillet or pan over medium heat, swirling as it melts. Once bubbling, add the eggs and reduce the heat on the stove to low.
  3. Working around the pan with a spatula, pull the cooking eggs from the outside of the pan to the middle, while the liquid fills into the space the eggs left behind. Continue around the pan until the eggs are almost set, but still shiny.
  4. Once the eggs are freely sliding around the pan, fit your spatula underneath the eggs and flip it over. Immediately turn off the heat.
  5. Add your cheese and toppings, and then fold the egg omelette in half and transfer to a plate.

Notes

  • Prepare toppings before cooking the omelet since the eggs cook so quickly.2. Reduce the heat to low as directed and be sure not to overcook the egg. Cooking low and slow ensures the eggs remain moist and yellow in color. Do not brown the egg or it won't taste as good and the omelette will be dry. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 260kcal (13%) Carbs 1g Protein 17g (34%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 365mg (122%) Sodium 301mg (13%) Potassium 144mg (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 839IU (17%) Calcium 192mg (19%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1person

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260

% Daily Value*

Calories 260kcal 13%
Carbs 1g
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 365mg 122%
Sodium 301mg 13%
Potassium 144mg 3%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 839IU 17%
Calcium 192mg 19%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.