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Quick and easy French omelette cooked with eggs and butter, ready in 5 minutes.

French Omelette

A quick and easy French omelette made with minimal ingredients, perfect for busy mornings or a light lunch. Soft, buttery, and customizable to your taste.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2-3 eggs eggs 3 eggs for a larger omelette, 2 for a classic size.
  • 1 tablespoon butter Salted or unsalted both work.
  • 1 pinch salt Adjust to taste.
  • optional pepper Add to taste.
  • optional to taste fresh herbs Chives, parsley, or dill work well.
  • optional to taste cheese Gruyere, swiss, or cheddar.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Crack 2 to 3 eggs into a bowl. Add a pinch of salt and beat with a fork until mixed smoothly.
  2. Heat a small nonstick pan over medium to medium-low heat. Add about 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt without browning.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the eggs and stir gently with a spatula, making tiny soft curds.
  2. When the eggs are mostly set but still glossy, stop stirring.
  3. Tilt the pan slightly and fold one side of the omelette over, then roll it gently into shape.
  4. Slide onto a plate seam-side down and top with herbs and another knob of butter if desired.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately while hot and tender.

Notes

Use medium-low heat to avoid drying out the omelette. If the pan looks dry, add more butter. Avoid overloading with fillings for a smooth roll.