How to Make an Omelette with Cheese

Some say it came from the Far East or Persia. Some say it's French. Wherever it came from, the omelette is an easy, versatile and delicious egg recipe. Each nation has its own version, from the Spanish tortilla de patatas, Italian frittata to the Japanese tamagoyaki. An obvious ingredient is eggs but omelettes can be mixed and matched with a variety of vegetables and meats. Another favorite addition is cheese. In this article, take a look at some different recipes on how to make an omelette with cheese.

Omelette with Cheese Recipes

Easy Cheesy Omelette
Ingredients

• 2 or 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons butter or margarine
• ¼ (20g) cup of cheddar cheese, finely grated
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1½ tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• 3 tablespoons of milk (optional)

Directions

Break the eggs in a bowl. Add milk now. Whisk briskly till yolks and whites are well mixed. Add pepper and salt now. For a fluffy omelette, whisk eggs longer. Heat pan or skillet at medium heat and put butter in it. Swirl butter around to coat the entire pan's surface. The butter should sizzle before you add the egg mixture. Use the spatula to pull the cooked egg toward the center, so the edges will cook. You can tilt the pan a little, to make the uncooked egg run to open areas. Let it cook for 30-60 seconds. Once the egg is set, sprinkle cheese, parsley and chives. Using the spatula, gently run it under the edges of the omelette. Then fold one side over the other, so the omelette is in a semi-circle. Let it cook for 30 secs, so the cheese melts into the omelette. You can now tilt the pan, so the omelette slides into the plate or lift using spatula into plate. Omelette made!

Spinach and Goat Cheese Omelette
Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons goat cheese or feta, finely crumbled
• 1 tablespoon spring onion (scallion), finely chopped
• ¼ teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
• Salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon oil

Directions

Cook spinach in a little boiled water for 30 secs. Drain and chop. Mix cheese and spring onion with spinach in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk eggs, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a skillet. Tilt pan, so oil coats entire surface. Now add the eggs. Use spatula to push cooked portions of egg towards center. Tilt pan to let uncooked egg fill in edges. Sprinkle spinach cheese mixture over omelette, uniformly. Cook omelette for 1 minute, check if bottom is golden. Using spatula, fold half omelette over the filling. Let it cook for 30 secs, then slide onto plate.

Norwegian Baked Cheese Omelette
Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 1 cup cooked ham, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin rings
• 4 spring onions, chopped
• 12 ounces cheddar cheese (Jarlsberg cheese is the preferred cheese)
• ¼ cup water
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Parsley for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit. Whisk the eggs, water and salt in a bowl. Heat butter in an oven-proof pan. Sauté onions, bell pepper and ham, over medium heat, for 3 to 4 minutes. Pour the egg mixture over the onions, ham and bell pepper, then sprinkle cheese. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, till the bottom becomes brown. Transfer pan to oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, till cheese melts and the omelette is set. Garnish with parsley.

Potato, Apple and Cheddar Omelette
Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 1 small, red potato, diced
• ⅓ apple, diced
• ⅓ cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Salt and pepper

Directions

Lightly fry the potato bits, until they are half done. Add apple pieces and fry both until the potato bits are crisp. Whisk eggs. In a heavy frying pan, heat the butter and swirl it in pan. Gently pour whisked eggs into pan. Sprinkle pepper and salt as seasoning. Scramble eggs in pan with spatula. When the eggs are semi scrambled and some are still runny, then pat them into an even layer with spatula. Cook until the omelette top is set. On one half of the omelette, put the apple-potato mixture and then sprinkle cheese. Fold one half of omelette over the other, cook for 30 secs, then transfer to plate.

Tips for Making an Omelette

• Use mushrooms, tomatoes and fresh herbs in your omelette to add a rich vegetable taste.
• For a spicy flavor, add jalapeños or chillies.
• Use different cheese like feta or mozzarella in your omelette. For a creamy taste, try Brie or cream cheese.
• For fluffy omelettes, hold a fork parallel to the eggs and whip the surface. The more air in the omelette, the fluffier.
• Prepare ingredients beforehand. Grate cheese, dice and chop veggies in advance because omelettes cook fast.
• Eight or seven inch skillets or pans are best for omelette making.
• Let the pan heat before pouring in eggs.

Nutritional Value of an Omelette

Omelettes are a good source of protein, so they are ideal for low carbohydrate or high protein diets but they can be high in cholesterol and calories. There are approx 721 calories in an omelette with cheese (100g), fried with butter. Use less eggs and cheese to cut down on the fat. Substitute skim mozzarella or feta cheese for cheddar. Try using canola oil or olive oil while frying. To further reduce the cholesterol content, use egg whites instead of the whole egg. If you like adding meat to your omelettes, try vegetarian versions of meat like tofu.

Once you learn how to make an omelette and try it out, you' ll realize it's an easy and quick recipe for family breakfasts or get-togethers with friends. Be inventive in your ingredients and see how the taste of your omelette differs. For a first time cooking experiment or a delicious way to get your kids to eat eggs, break an egg and make an omelette!