A fluffy, buttery Omelette is a recipe that everyone should know how to make! Once you know the basics, the filling options are limitless. This cheesy Omelette is stuffed with buttery garlic mushrooms. Try bacon or ham, asparagus or even salmon!
Egg recipes are a favourite around here because I always have some on hand! Try omelettes the Chinese way with Egg Foo Young, healthy grab-n-go Egg Muffins, a big Frittata to share or everybody’s favourite Quiche Lorraine.
Who says omelettes are just for breakfast? No no no!!! Omelettes are terrific for any time of the day. And it’s a master recipe that everyone should know!
How to make an omelette
It’s this simple:
- whisk eggs with cream or milk plus salt and pepper;
- melt butter over medium heat, add egg;
- stir briefly, then lift up edges and tilt pan to let the egg run under;
- sprinkle with cheese (not optional in my world!) and filling of choice, then once the top is set, fold and serve!
Tips to master your omelette game
Omelettes aren’t hard to make, but I do have a few tips:
- A touch of cream makes the texture of the omelette a bit more luxurious and velvety so it’s worth adding if you have some, otherwise milk will be a perfectly adequate substitute;
- Stir the egg quickly as soon as you pour it into the pan and no flipping – this makes the omelette fluffier;
- Use a rubber spatula – less prone to tearing omelette; and
- Cook on a medium heat to ensure the top sets before the bottom burns.
What to put in omelettes
As for what to put in the omelette? Oh the options! I’ve gone with buttery garlic mushrooms here, smothered in melted cheese. Bacon is also a firm favourite – or ham.
I love using sautéed vegetables too, and I quite often add olives, sun dried tomatoes, artichokes, peppers or other bits and bobs in jars that I have floating around in the fridge.
Basically, if you’ve got a fluffy, buttery omelette, you can pretty much put anything inside and it’s going to be absolutely delish! – Nagi x
MORE BREAKFAST EGG RECIPES
- Frittata – the classic done right!
- Shakshouka – baked eggs made exotic
- Healthy Egg Muffins
- No Washing Up Ham Egg Cheese Pockets
- No Washing Up Ham Egg Cheese Bowls
- Bacon and Egg Muffins
- Copycat MACCERS Sausage and Egg McMuffin
WATCH HOW TO MAKE IT
Watch how to make an omelette!
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Omelette
Ingredients
Omelette:
- 1 tbsp / 15g butter
- 3 eggs
- 2 tbsp cream (or 1 ½ tbsp milk) (Note 1)
- Salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup grated cheese (any melting cheese, I usually use cheddar)
Mushroom Filling (optional):
- 1 tbsp / 15g butter or olive oil
- 150 g / 5 oz mushrooms , sliced (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 small garlic clove , minced
- Pinch of fresh thyme leaves and finely chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Mushroom Filling: Melt butter in a medium or small non stick skillet over high heat. Add mushrooms and cook until starting to go golden on the edges – about 1 ½ minutes. Add garlic, salt and pepper, cook until golden – about 1 ½ minutes. Remove from skillet.
Omelette:
- Whisk eggs, cream, salt and pepper.
- Cool skillet and lower heat to medium.
- Add butter, then when it foams, add egg. Immediately give it a few stirs (as though you’re making scrambled eggs) then when the base just starts to set, spread it all out to cover the base (see video).
- Wait 20 - 30 seconds, then use a rubber spatula to lift up the edge, tilt pan to make the egg run off the surface under the omelette. Repeat 2 or 3 times around the edges of the omelette.
- Sprinkle half the omelette with some of the cheese, top with mushrooms, sprinkle with thyme and parsley, top with remaining cheese.
- Cover with lid and cook for 30 seconds or until the underside is light golden and top is just set – cheese won’t melt.
- Fold omelette in half to cover mushrooms, transfer to serving plate immediately – residual heat will melt cheese.
Recipe Notes:
Nutrition Information:
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I never liked omelettes then randomly one day I craved one found this recipe. Made this as my first omlette we had no cheese then but was as good without cheese. I am addicted to this recipe now. Just what I craved. I used basil instead of thyme super delicious.
You’re totally converted now ASA! N x
This is my goto recipe for omelette – could never get it right before I found this one but now it never fails… happy camper.
My filling of choice are smoked salmon or trout, goats or feta cheese, cracked pepper and plenty of sliced spring onions (eschallots) and sliced tomato on top – works a treat!
Sounds delicious Mike – I love hearing about all the combos (gives me some inspiration!!) N x
whatever happened to your zucchini ham cheese omelette ? i don’t seem to find them .
This omelette was delicious! Especially loved the garlicky mushrooms and the melted cheese. Didn’t want it to end!
Thanks Nagi 🤗
That’s great to hear Maria!
I’ve made this omelette twice now; once with my home grown shitake mushrooms and again this morning with shop bought mushrooms but with Masdaam instead of cheddar cheese. Both were delicious in their own way. Next time I’m going to try half Masdaam and half cheddar cheese. Another wonderful Nagi recipe! 😊
Yum, there’s just so many possibilities!!
Made this again this morning with button mushrooms and yoghurt because I didn’t have any cream on hand. Lovely tang. Such a yummy breakfast. Now one of our firm favourites.😋
Nagi! Thank you so much for this!!! I have never successfully made an omelette in my life and, after watching the video and following your technique, just made the perfect omelette. Thank you so much! This is idiot-proof and life changing (to be a little dramatic!)!
That was delicious! I just made it. My husband and I both loved it. Thanks for the recipe!
You’re so welcome!
☆☆☆☆☆ my husband & i both loved it & thanks for the directions, perfect.
i Pinned your recipe called ultra lazy zucchini ham and cheese omelette awhile ago. Sad to see I’m now linked to this recipe. It looks good too, but I’m disappointed your other omelette recipe is no longer posted as it was quick, easy and so delicious. 😔. Any chance you will repost?
Nagi has included a link to the previous recipe in her post, under Note 3
Sounds like a great recipe,similar to one I do,try with thin sliced pepperoni,gives a bit of bite
Oooh yes to pepperoni! 🙂 N x
Oops! Sorry, I meant to ask for recommendations for cream actually 🙂
Hi!! 🙂 just came across your recipe for omelette and it sounds delicious! Can’t wait to try.. Could you please recommend what cheese is the best cheese to use? 🙂 thanks!
Okay, this was really good! I had a lonely zucchini in the fridge and when this popped into my email I thought – perfect. I used bacon instead of ham because I had a few slices left over. I admit that about halfway through it was looking like a LOT of zucchini and I was nervous and regretful – so nervous that I almost withheld my bacon because I didn’t want to ruin it – but I forged ahead and was really happy with the result! The zucchini has a nice almost sweet flavor but is not overwhelming at all and my husband and I both enjoyed it for breakfast. Plus I feel so virtuous when I eat vegetables at breakfast! Thanks, Nagi – sorry I doubted you for a sec. 😉
Ba ha ha!! You sound like me – I literally feel like giving myself a pat on the back when I have vegetables at brekki!! 😂
I’ve made this 3 times this week already! It’s a great quick and healthy dish to add to my meal rotation. My versions are more of a zucchini egg mess than an omelette though. I’m not sure if it’s my flipping technique or because I’m using oil spray instead of butter. It’s yummy and filling either way.
Wow! I love hearing that Kathleen, thanks for letting me know! N xx
I LOVE YOU!!! ‘NUF SAID.
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I need nutritional, quick, easy, and tasty – not fancy! This all together seems unlikely so I love your suggestions!! Keep them coming! Love your detail too!!! Much appreciated!!!
Thanks Cindy! So glad you enjoy my “Ultra Lazy” recipes! 😂
Yes! Omlettes are my go-to dinner prob 2-3 times a week, because they are fast, easy and DELICIOUS! I usually just have ham and cheese, but love the idea of grating in some zucchini if there’s one in the fridge. Thanks Nagi!
I hear you Tamarra!!! I have omelettes sooooo often…! N x
Eggs often get such a bad rap, but honestly they are almost a perfect food! And CHEAP. My family jokes that I get a nervous twitch if there’s only a dozen left in the cupboard…..we eat a lot of eggs!!
I hear you Tamarra!!! N x
This makes a great omelet. When I saw this posting I knew what we’d be having for Sunday brunch. Didn’t have a creamy cheese, so I used Greek goats cheese and finished it with a very nice olive oil. I was fantastic and what a great technique.
YOU ROCK RON!!! 😂 N xx
Hi Nagi, this looks so good and easy!!! I want you to know because it is easy and quick does NOT mean it is a lazy task. I have been away from cooking for a very long time, and I oh so appreciate your simple, quick, and ever so flavorful and tasty recipes. 🙂 I am going to be making a binder of just your recipes, as they are mounting fast!!! 🙂 I have made a few of your dinner recipes and they have been quite a hit, and given me a sense of confidence which pleases me. I thank you for sharing your pleasures of cooking with us all and look forward to seeing the new one offered each day. 🙂
Ohhhh thank you La! That’s so sweet to say, and I’m so glad you’re enjoying my recipes! N xx