Foolproof Fluffy Soufflé Omelette
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Foolproof Fluffy Soufflé Omelette
Description
The Foolproof Fluffy Soufflé Omelette uses three large eggs separated into whites and yolks to create a souffle-like texture. The whites are beaten to stiff peaks to incorporate air, and the yolks are whipped separately with salt to add creaminess. Folding them together with part of the cheddar cheese distributes flavor evenly while preserving the fluffy texture. Cooking the mixture in butter over medium-low heat while covered allows the omelette to set gently without browning too much.
Once almost set, additional shredded cheddar cheese is sprinkled on top to melt and add another cheesy layer. Folding the omelette in half carefully preserves its light structure and makes it easy to serve. The butter adds richness and helps form a delicate golden crust on the bottom. The omelette has a soft center with a slightly creamy finish from the cheese.
This omelette works well served plain or alongside a light salad or toast for a simple morning meal. Its airy texture is distinct from a traditional flat omelette and provides a satisfying, delicate flavor profile that highlights the eggs and cheddar.
Ingredients
- 3 large egg
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese divided, 28 g, shredded
- 2 Tbsp butter 28 g
Instructions
- Separate: Separate the egg whites from the yolks, placing them in separate bowls. Be sure to not get any drops of egg yolk in the egg whites or they won't whip correctly!
- Beat Whites: In a large, clean bowl, beat the egg whites until you get stiff peaks.
- Beat Yolks: In a small bowl, whisk or beat together the yolk and salt until it is pale and creamy looking, about 30 seconds.
- Fold: With a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg yolks into the egg whites. Add half of the cheese and fold to combine.
- Cook: Melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium/low heat. Add the egg mixture, using your spatula to spread it out into an even circle. Cover and cook until the bottom is golden and the top is just barely set, about 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle on remaining cheese, allowing it to melt.
- Fold: Fold omelette in half (to do this without breaking the omelette, I like to slide the omelette halfway off the pan and onto a plate, then fold the remaining half over itself).
- Serve: Season with salt and pepper, as needed. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1omelette
Amount Per Serving
Calories 532 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1omelette | |
| Calories | 532kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 1.5g | 1% |
| Protein | 26.1g | 52% |
| Fat | 47.3g | 73% |
| Saturated Fat | 25.2g | 126% |
| Cholesterol | 649mg | 216% |
| Sodium | 1130mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 236mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 3% |
| Calcium | 290mg | 29% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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