Description
A quick and unusual omelette — perfect for brunch or “breakfast for dinner”
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1Tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup finely grated cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Separate eggs
- Whip the whites, water, and salt together until stiff peaks form, but not dry
- Beat the yolks and pepper together until thick and lemon coloured
- Gently fold the yolks into the whites
- Heat an 8″ oven-proof frying pan over medium heat, and melt the butter
- Pour in the egg mixture, smoothing the mound somewhat
- Allow to cook about 5 minutes, then transfer to the oven for 13-15 minutes
- Sprinkle with cheese, and return to the oven for another 2 minutes
- Slide omelette onto a plate or cutting board, cut, and serve immediately
Notes
This recipe is easily doubled – just use a 10″ frying pan
- Prep Time: 10 minute
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
