Your New Favorite Breakfast
Traditional omelettes are good, but have you ever had a fluffy soufflé omelette? Something about these just makes you feel like you’re treatin’ yourself. Maybe it’s the fluffiness, or maybe it’s the loaded-in cheddar. Either way, these babies always feel like an indulgent breakfast or brunch! This recipe requires only four ingredients and comes together in just 15 minutes (10 for prep, 5 for cooking). It winds up being a very filling meal, so save the second half for later, share it, or enjoy the whole thing!
Here’s what you’ll need
There’s nothing better than a simple, low-ingredient recipe! Below is a list of everything you’ll need to create the fluffy soufflé omelette of your dreams.
Eggs: First up, you’ll need 3 large eggs. Salt: To bring out the flavor of the egg, include ¼ tsp of salt. Cheddar Cheese: You will need to use ¼-cup shredded cheddar cheese to get the perfect amount of cheesiness. You can also experiment with gruyère, Parmesan, or other types of cheese. Butter: You will need 2 tablespoons of butter to cook the omelette. Feel free to substitute this for olive oil.
Cooking This Omelette Couldn’t Be Easier
This fluffy soufflé omelette recipe comes together in 7 simple steps. Step 1: Separate The EggsFirst, separate the egg whites from the yolks, placing them into separate bowls. Step 2: Beat The WhitesIn a large, clean bowl, beat the egg whites until you get stiff peaks. Step 3: Beat The YolksWhisk or beat the yolks and salt in a small bowl for about 30 seconds until you have a pale and creamy-looking mixture. Step 4: Fold The EggsFold the egg yolks into the egg whites using a rubber spatula. Add half of the cheese and fold to combine. Step 5: Cook The OmeletteMelt the butter in a large sauté pan over medium/low heat. Cover the egg mixture with a lid and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the bottom is golden and the top is just barely set. Sprinkle on the remaining cheese, allowing it to melt. Step 6: Fold The OmeletteFold the omelette in half. Season it with salt and pepper as needed, garnish it with parsley or chives, and serve immediately!
Extra mix-ins
Want to fill your fluffy soufflé omelette with a few more mix-ins? Feel free! You can use whatever you’d put in any other type of vegetable omelette. Try adding diced tomatoes (regular or cherry), spinach, peppers (red, green, or whatever you’d like), broccoli, mushrooms, caramelized (or raw) onions, etc. Or, add cottage cheese (like in this cottage cheese omelette) for a high-protein option!
