Description
Hearty Gruyère Omelet celebrates Ina Garten’s classic breakfast technique with rich, golden eggs and melted cheese. Crisp edges and creamy interior make this elegant French-inspired dish perfect for weekend mornings when you crave something special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 eggs (extra-large)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml / 15g) butter (salted or unsalted)
- ¼ cup (25g / 1 oz) Gruyère or Cheddar cheese (grated)
- Salt (kosher)
- Pepper (freshly ground black)
Instructions
- Preparation: Vigorously whisk eggs in a medium bowl, incorporating salt and freshly ground black pepper until achieving a uniform, silky texture.
- Pan Setup: Melt unsalted butter in a 9-inch nonstick omelet pan over medium-high heat, ensuring complete and even coating of the pan surface.
- Egg Technique: Pour whisked eggs into heated pan, allowing them to settle for 30 seconds to create a delicate bottom layer. Use swift pan movements to roll and fold eggs, creating a graceful, partially cooked base.
- Cheese Incorporation: Sprinkle shredded Gruyère cheese along the center of the partially cooked omelet, ensuring even distribution and gentle melting.
- Final Cooking: Continue gentle pan jerking to fold eggs over melting cheese, cooking for an additional 5 seconds to maintain a tender, creamy consistency while ensuring eggs are almost completely set.
- Serving: Smoothly transfer the omelet to a warm plate, optionally garnishing with a subtle salt sprinkle. Serve immediately while piping hot to preserve optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Butter Selection: Use high-quality unsalted butter for optimal pan coating and rich, clean flavor.
- Whisking Technique: Vigorously beat eggs for 20-30 seconds to create a uniform, silky texture that ensures even cooking.
- Heat Management: Maintain medium-high heat to achieve perfect egg consistency without burning or undercooking.
- Cheese Distribution: Sprinkle Gruyere evenly down the center for balanced melting and maximum flavor integration.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 720mg