Description
Ina Garten’s Gruyere Omelet elevates breakfast with French elegance and rich, melted cheese. Silky eggs fold around nutty Gruyere, creating a luxurious morning experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 extra-large eggs
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 15g) salted or unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (25g / 1 oz) grated Gruyère or Cheddar cheese
Seasonings:
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Crack the eggs into a medium mixing bowl, adding salt and a few fresh ground black pepper twists. Whisk vigorously for 20-30 seconds until the mixture achieves a uniform, silky consistency.
- Select a 9-inch (23 centimeters) nonstick omelet pan. Place unsalted butter inside the cold pan and position over medium-high heat, allowing the butter to melt completely and gently coat the entire pan surface.
- Carefully pour the whisked egg mixture into the heated, butter-coated pan. Allow the eggs to settle for approximately 30 seconds, creating a delicate bottom layer.
- Using a swift, deliberate motion, push the pan away from you and quickly jerk it back, causing the eggs to roll and fold over themselves on one side of the pan.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese directly down the center of the partially cooked omelet, ensuring even distribution.
- Continue cooking by gently jerking the pan every 10 seconds, encouraging the eggs to fold gracefully over the melting cheese.
- Let the omelet cook undisturbed for 5 seconds, ensuring the eggs are almost completely set but remain tender and slightly creamy.
- Smoothly slide the finished omelet onto a warm serving plate. Optional: Garnish with an additional pinch of salt to enhance the flavor. Serve immediately while hot and fresh.
Notes
- Fresh eggs guarantee a silky, fluffy texture that transforms your omelet from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Grating cheese beforehand ensures smooth melting and even distribution throughout the eggs.
- Medium-high heat is the sweet spot for achieving perfectly cooked eggs without burning or undercooking.
- Gentle pan tilting creates elegant folds and prevents overcooking, giving your omelet a professional restaurant-quality appearance.
- Minimal interference during cooking allows the eggs to set beautifully, resulting in a tender, delicate final dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 omelet (about 200 grams)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 410mg