1tablespoonbutter, olive oil, coconut oil, or cooking fat of choice
Pinchof sea salt and freshly ground pepper
1ouncegrated cheese
2-4tablespoonsfillings, cooked and chopped (see below)
Fillings:
Let whatever strikes your fancy inspire you. Most any cheese will be suitable for an omelet. Even some soft cheeses such as brie or cream cheese marry quite well with other omelet ingredients. As for the fillings themselves, they are often cooked ahead first – particularly if the omelet filling includes meat such as ham or sausage. Cooking the filling ingredients first is also more convenient if you’re making several omelets in a row. You can also top your omelet with the same filling ingredients (an excellent use for anything leftover). Some great-tasting combinations include:
Western
While traditionally made with ham, sausage adds a spiciness that pairs especially well with the peppers. This filling goes particularly well with a bit of salsa on top and avocado on the side.
Ingredients (for 2 omelets):
2ouncesMonterey Jack cheese, grated
4ouncesgluten-free savory sausage, cooked
1large sweet bell pepper, seeded and chopped
½medium sweet onion, chopped
Swiss Combo
Ingredients (for 2 omelets):
2ouncesEmmental or Swiss-style cheese, grated
4ouncesgluten-free country-style ham, cooked and cut into cubes or slices
½medium sweet onion, chopped
½cupbutton mushrooms, chopped
Garden
Ingredients (for 2 omelets):
¼cupsoft chèvre(goat cheese)
½cupbaby spinach leaves
12cherry tomatoes, halved
1-2shallots, peeled and finely chopped
Instructions
Crack the eggs into a bowl.
Beat them with a fork until the yolks and whites are blended together.
Heat the butter or oil in a small skillet (8 inches, preferably nonstick) over medium-high heat.
When hot, gently tilt the pan to swirl around the butter or oil until the bottom is evenly coated.
Pour in the eggs.
Sprinkle salt and pepper over the eggs to season them.
Cover the pan with a lid for about a minute or so until the eggs start to set.
Sprinkle the cheese and filling ingredients on one side of the omelet only. Be careful not to overfill the omelet or it may not fold over well.
Slide a fork or spatula under the omelet to loosen it from the pan.
Then gently lift the unfilled half and fold it over the fillings, resulting in a semicircle shape.
Cook a minute or so more to melt the cheese.
Then carefully slide it out of the skillet to a plate and serve.