Kale, Goat Cheese & Mushroom Omelet Recipe - Cookin Canuck (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret in cooking an omelette? ›

Tips. Cooking an omelet on high heat may result in rubbery, overcooked eggs. Be patient and keep the stove on a medium-low heat setting. Prepare all of your fillings before you start to beat the egg so they're ready to add to the omelet when needed.

2. If you are making a cheese omelet add the egg right away and the cheese goes on/in after you've flipped the omelet. Once the egg is in the pan (still on medium heat at first) watch for the egg to cook around the edges. Work the spatula around the perimeter of the pan.

Many people add either milk or cream to their omelettes in order to bulk them out and have a more substantial dish without the need to add an extra egg. While this does work, it's crucial not to go overboard or you'll end up with a mixture that's too loose.

It's an old diner trick. The mixer whips air into the egg mix and when poured, immediately, into a hot pan, the eggs will soufflé, or become fluffy. You can easily replicate this at home with a blender. Just whip your eggs in a blender while your omelette pan is heating.

Though butter does have nutritional value, olive oil might be the better choice. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, liquid fats like olive oil are rich in heart-healthy unsaturated fats, while butter has more saturated fats.

Cheese: Almost any cheese you love will work, but be aware some cheeses melt better than others. Cheddars, mozzarella, and alpine cheeses like Gruyère all melt perfectly for an omelet, but other cheeses like feta, parmesan, or manchego will work too.

Omelettes should be cooked in the medium-low range on the stovetop. The temperature you cook an omelette on will depend on the heat of your stove and the type of pan you are using, but a medium heat is usually appropriate. The goal is to cook the omelette slowly, so that it sets properly and becomes fluffy.

Beat the eggs: Use two or three eggs per omelette, depending on how hungry you are. Beat the eggs lightly with a fork. Melt the butter: Use an 8-inch nonstick skillet for a 2-egg omelette, a 9-inch skillet for 3 eggs.

Should an omelette have 2 or 3 eggs? ›

One omelette will serve one person and, because it is so quick to make, it's not worth cooking a large one for two. So, according to how hungry you are, use 2-3 large eggs per person. For omelettes, the fresher the eggs the better, but up to two weeks old is fine.

Add 1 tbsp of milk into your egg mix. The milk will make your omelette nice, fluffy and light. Sprinkle some salt into your mixture and add some chopped vegetables in it. Whisk with a fork, well.