Classic French Omelette

Name: Classic French Omelette
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 3 egg; 20 g butter; 1 tbsp fresh chives; 30 g Gouda; salt to taste; black pepper to taste

Prep5 minCook5 minTotal10 minDifficultyEasy

Ingredients

1 serving

Contains: Milk, Egg

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Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 487.3; total 487.3
Protein: 28.6 g; total 28.6 g
Carbs: 2 g; total 2 g
Fat: 40.1 g; total 40.1 g

Estimated · based on 4 of 6 ingredients

The pale, creamy, softly folded omelette that defines French technique, flecked with chives and cheese. Breakfast perfection in five minutes.

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Method

1
- egg3
- saltto taste
- black pepperto taste
Beat the eggs — Beat the eggs thoroughly with a pinch of salt and pepper until completely smooth and slightly frothy.
2
- butter20 g
Melt the butter — Melt the butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat until foaming but not browned.
3
- egg3
Cook the eggs into curds — Pour in the eggs and stir constantly with a spatula for about 1 minute, drawing the curds to the centre, until softly set but still creamy.
4
- fresh chives1 tbsp
Roll and serve the omelette — Scatter the cheese and chives over one half, then tilt the pan and roll the omelette onto a plate. Serve immediately, pale and creamy.

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