This omelet is simple and comes together quickly. A true French omelet is just eggs, butter, and seasoning, cooked using a swirling technique to ensure even cooking. The omelet I made here is less traditional, but also little less tricky, and rolled with goat cheese which makes everything better in my opinion! Here are a few things to keep in mind when making this beautifully cooked, soft, French-style omelet:
- Nonstick skillet– You do NOT want your eggs to stick! Eggs are one of the few foods I always prefer to cook in a nonstick skillet. A well-seasoned cast iron pan is also perfect for eggs.
- Medium-low– Even cooking throughout is ideal, and if the temp is too high, you’ll get spots that are overcooked and tough. Don’t rush it. Set the temperature to medium-low. Also, you don’t let the eggs brown!
- Butter- Since the temperature is low, butter is the perfect cooking fat to use for eggs. The butter shouldn’t sizzle (if it does, the pan is too hot), so once it melts, swirl it in the pan and add the beaten eggs. Of course you could use olive oil or another fat if you prefer!
French-Style Omelet with Goat Cheese
This omelet cooks almost entirely flat, then is rolled at the very end.
Equipment
- 8-inch nonstick pan
- Silicone or rubber (soft) spatula
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp fresh chives, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 oz goat cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Melt butter over medium-low heat in nonstick skillet.
- Meanwhile, beat 2 eggs in a small bowl until light yellow color, about 30 seconds.
- Add eggs to pan and swirl to coat. Immediately stir eggs through with spatula to incorporate butter and lift away from the pan. Cook over medium-low until edges begin to set. Using the spatula, gently tilt skillet away from you and lift edges of cooked egg so that the runny egg is exposed to direct heat and cooks. Continue gently lifting the edges of the egg and tilting the skillet until the runny egg no longer runs off of the omelette.
- Add fresh herbs, goat cheese, and a little salt and pepper.
- Turn off heat. Using spatula, slowly roll one side of the omelette toward the center of the pan and continue to roll once or twice more until all filling is rolled up.
- Transfer to a plate, top with more herbs and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to switch up the herbs and type of cheese to make it your own. And remember, when using nonstick skillets, never use metal utensils or you will scratch the coating.
