5 from 96 votes
Perfect French Omelette
The Perfect French Omelette uses lightly beaten eggs cooked gently in butter until just set, then filled with finely grated Swiss cheese and optional fine herbs like parsley, chervil, or chives. The omelette is carefully rolled into thirds to create a smooth, tender texture with a creamy interior. Seasoned simply with salt and black pepper, this classic preparation emphasizes technique and delicate flavor balance.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
person
Calories:
335 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 2 egg lightly beaten, large
- 1 ounce swiss cheese finely grated
- 1 Tablespoon butter room temperature, unsalted
- 1 Tablespoon fine herbs parsley, chervil or chives (optional)
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs to break up the white and the yolk.
- Over a medium heat, heat pan. Add butter and melt.
- Once butter is melted, add eggs, stirring constantly just until eggs begin to set. Adjust heat if necessary, turning it to medium low if eggs cook too quickly.
- Once eggs have begun to set, add cheese and any fillings in a row perpendicular to the handle of the pan.
- Using the spatula, gently begin to roll the eggs away from you while tipping the pan down. Ideally the omelette will roll onto itself in thirds.
- Roll onto plate and brush the top of the omelette with butter if desired.
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Notes
- Prepare all ingredients before starting the omelette to ensure smooth cooking.
- Use a well-greased or non-stick carbon steel omelette pan for best results.
- Control the heat carefully; reduce to medium-low if eggs cook too quickly.
- Two eggs per person is standard; three eggs suit heartier appetites.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
335kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
384mg
(128%)
Sodium
183mg
(8%)
Potassium
169mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1397IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
282mg
(28%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 person
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 335kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 384mg | 128% |
| Sodium | 183mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1397IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 282mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.