How To Make A Fluffy Cheese Omelette

Want a simple, no-fail, fluffy cheese omelette? This easy method doesn’t require separating eggs and beating the whites. You just need a handful of everyday ingredients and about 10 minutes for this cheese omelette. Get the quick and easy secret to making a fluffy omelette every time… and fill it with melty cheese and/or your favorite fixin’s.

The beauty of a basic cheese omelette

Omelettes are one of the most versatile dishes you can make. A thing of beauty, really. Omelettes in their purest form are simply whisked eggs that are cooked until set. Easy peasy.

A basic cheese omelette is just the starting point and you can embellish the fillings and toppings according to whatever you’re hungry for (or whatever the contents of your refrigerator dictate.)

Fluffy omelettes vs. regular omelettes

To take my omelettes up a “slight” notch, I’ll opt for really puffy or fluffy instead of traditionally thinner, whisked eggs.

Most fluffy omelette recipes call for separating eggs followed by beating the egg whites until stiff. Then you gently fold the yolks into the whipped whites.

Some recipes also include flour to make more of a “soufflé” omelette. That involves bowls, beaters, and a moderately alert cook.

I don’t know about you, but to me, that’s entirely too much effort to put forth at 7:30 in the morning.

This method is quicker, easier, and you can make it after sipping only half a cup of coffee and the only equipment my fluffy omelette requires is a blender and a good pan.

Basic omelette ingredients

Have all ingredients ready before you begin

Once you start cooking the omelette, the process goes pretty quickly, so I recommend having your cheese already grated, herbs chopped and pan at the ready.

You don’t want to be fumbling for vegetable spray or butter when the eggs are ready to pour. Capice?

The secret to a fluffy omelette…

… is the blender. I’m not talking about a 10-second mix… For that you might as well use a fork.

For noticeably fluffy, puffy omelettes, blend the eggs, milk and salt in the blender. On high. For 3 minutes.

Yes — three full minutes.

Set the timer on your phone and hit “START”. FYI, it’s gonna be LOUD.

Depending on what type of blender you have, (mine is an industrial Vitamix) – the egg mixture might actually heat up because of the heat from the motor and duration of mixing. That’s ok.

Also, because I have a Vitamix, I don’t add black pepper to my eggs. Why? Because the blender is so powerful, it will break down the pepper flakes even further, making the eggs way too spicy. I haven’t tried it with other blender, but my recommendation is that if you want black pepper in the omelette, add it after the eggs have been thoroughly blended.

How to cook the omelette

1. During the last minute of blending the eggs, put the skillet on the stove and heat over low to medium low heat to get the pan hot (you don’t want it too hot or the eggs will scorch).
2. When the pan is hot, spray it liberally with vegetable spray, then add the butter.
3. The butter will melt and foam. Tilt the pan in all directions to spread the butter in an even layer.
4. Pour the eggs directly from the blender into the center of the pan and DON’T TOUCH THEM OR THE PAN.
5. Let the eggs cook for 20 seconds or so without agitating them. This will “set” the base layer of eggs on the bottom.
6. Turn the heat up to medium or medium high (you know your stove best) and gently tilt/swirl the eggs to evenly cover the the bottom of the skillet.
7. Cook until the eggs are about 85% done.
8. Use a flexible spatula to loosen the edges and gently and carefully flip the fluffy omelette in one motion. Cook for an additional 15-20 seconds until the eggs are cooked through and remove from the heat.

For a cheese omelette

You need cheese to make a cheese omelette and I like using a flavorful cheese that melts well. For me, that’s Gruyere, Jarlsberg, Comte or even white cheddar. You can also use yellow cheddar or mozzarella (though mozzarella is such a mild cheese, it won’t give a ton of flavor the way those others do.

I prefer to use freshly grated cheese instead of the pre-grated kinds because they are coated with other ingredients to keep the shreds separate (but hey, if it’s 7:30 in the morning and that’s all you’ve got… so be it).

About herbs

I add parsley or other fresh herbs to give the fluffy omelette a bit of color and brightness, but it’s optional, so don’t fret if you don’t have it.

Adding fillings

As soon as you remove the omelette from the heat, fill the center of the eggs with the cheese and herbs (if using), then fold one side of the eggs over the other, so that the cheese is sandwiched in between.

The cheese will melt from the residual heat of the fluffy omelette in about 30 seconds to a minute.

Slide the omelette out of the pan and onto your plate and garnish with more parsley and herbs or whatever you like.

Omelettes and frittatas are like kissing cousins… Alike in many respects, but different too.

What’s the difference between an omelette and frittata?

• The biggest differences are how they’re cooked. Omelettes are made entirely on the stovetop, while frittatas are usually finished off in a hot oven.
• Omelettes are always served hot and usually feed 1 or 2 diners, while frittatas can be made for larger groups.
• Normally, you serve omelettes hot from the pan, whereas frittatas can be enjoyed warm or even at room temperature.
• Omelettes are folded over like a crepe, but frittatas are generally sliced into wedges.

FAQ’s about cheese omelettes

What to serve with fluffy cheese omelettes:

• Well, of course applewood smoked bacon, sausage and slices of baked glazed ham are all good options.
• Crispy Diner-Style Breakfast Potatoes are really tasty.
• Onion Poppy Seed Bialys and Cinnamon Oatmeal Raisin Toast are equally delicious.
• If you’re in the mood for streusel coffee cake or sweet buns, both of these are winners!
• Wash it down with a Ruby Grapefruit Spritzer or Sparking Elderflower Cocktail (I mean, if it’s a weekend brunch).

More easy egg recipes for breakfast:

• Easy Italian Omelette
• Egg White Omelet
• Hawaiian Omelette
• Potato Bacon Frittata
• Andouille Sweet Potato Frittata

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