How to Make an Omelette: easy, fool-proof instructions so you can make the perfect omelette every time! This recipe takes a total of 15 minutes and is super customizable!
Whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper (season more or less according to your tastes).
Melt butter in an 8" skillet (I prefer to use non-stick) over medium-low heat.
When butter is melted, add eggs to the skillet. When the eggs begin to set, use a spatula to gently lift the cooked edges of the omelette and tilt the pan so that the uncooked eggs run to the outside and underneath.
Do this a few times until the eggs are mostly cooked but still somewhat soft in the center.
Place cheese and chives on half of the omelette and gently fold the other half over top. Turn the heat off and allow the cheese to melt for a couple minutes.
Gently slide the omelette out and onto a plate to serve, garnishing with fresh chives as desired.
Notes
*I've found that 2 eggs works perfectly for an 8" skillet. If you would like a larger omelette, you can use 3 eggs and cook in a 9" skillet.Notes:
Whisk thoroughly. You want the egg mixture to be consistent in color so the yolks and whites are completely incorporated.
Pre-cook mix-ins. Veggies release moisture as they cook. Meat also releases oil as it cooks. If you're mixing in either of these things, make sure those add-ins are pre-cooked because they won't cook well once they're added.
Don't over-fill. Add-ins are great but make sure you don't go overboard. If the omelette is too full, it will just fall apart. It will still be delicious!
Use a non-stick skillet. Trust me. This makes it so much easier to move the omelette around.
Smaller is sometimes better. Fewer eggs makes it more likely that no part of the omelette is left uncooked. A couple smaller omelettes is better than a big one!
Preheat the pan. The omelette cooks more evenly if the pan is hot before you add it in.
Cook on low heat. I cook my omelette on medium-low heat which works perfectly. If you cook on high heat, the outside of the omelette will burn before it's cooked all the way through.
Storage:Leftover omelette will last in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, cover and cook in the microwave for 1-1 1/2 minutes or warm on the stove until heated through.