Ingredients
- 2-3 Eggs
- 1 T. butter
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 T. grated Swiss cheese or Cheddar cheese
- 2 T. chopped fresh parsley, (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk 2 or 3 eggs in a small bowl, with a fork. 20-30 quick strokes.
- Heat a nonstick pan over high heat. When pan is hot, add the butter.
- Butter will get melt quickly and begin to foam. When the foam begins to subside, you know the pan is hot enough.
- Pour the beaten eggs into the pan and let settle for a few seconds.
- Stir the eggs quickly in a circular motion, until the begin to come together and set. This should only take 20 to 30 seconds.
- Tip the pan at an angle so the eggs slide down to the bottom of the pan.
- Have a plate ready. Lower the pan close to the plate, and gently flip the egg over onto the plate.
Tips
It doesn't get more deliciously simple than a beautifully cooked omelette...just eggs, salt and pepper. But, if you want to fancy things up a bit, one of the suggestions Julia Child recommends is a little Swiss cheese, and some fresh parsley. Just add the cheese to the pan after the egg has settled for a few seconds, then stir as directed above. Sprinkle the finished omelette with parsley.
The method I cited in this recipe, for stiring the omelette in a circular motion was used by Julia in an early episode of "The French Chef." However, in a later omelette demonstration on Good Morning America, Julia simply let the eggs settle for a few seconds, then used a jerking motion, tugging the pan back toward herself, while on the stove, to "stir" the eggs. Give both methods a try and see which one you like best!
