Omelette au Fromage
This is a wonderfully tasty French Omelette with cheese, which is good for a light meal on its own or with a French green salad and crusty bread. It is so easy and simple to make, as it only calls for one tablespoon of cream for every two eggs. But what really makes it special is the Parmesan and Gruyère cheese, although cheddar is good too!
Your cheese omelette au fromage is a really great meal, fast, nourishing, and one that is a good standby if anyone arrives at your home unexpectedly and you want a quick recipe.
If you don't have the French cheese, you can always use a good hard cheese you may have in your refrigerator, such as a good cheddar. It will still be delicious.
In some parts of France, it is traditional to make giant-sized omelettes, and they make this event into an annual festival. If you are intrigued by traditional French ways of serving food in a festive style, then try this raclette cheese grill recipe, which makes an easy dinner party idea!
In the south of France, in a small town called Saint Aygulf, near St Tropez, they have a festival every year where they make the most enormous omelette. They say it takes 14,000 eggs and 3 kilograms of butter to make this enormous omelette, and when it is made, it will feed 4,000 people!
I am not sure I would like to make one as large as this; it probably takes many cooks to do this, but it would be very interesting to see one being made!
A cheese omelette or Omelette au Fromage is probably one of the most popular of omelettes, as it is so easy and very tasty and of course, almost everyone loves cheese!
This French omelette recipe really is one of the best recipes for this one. With a little cream added at the end of the cooking, it's just a dream!
You don't have to add the cream if you are worried about too much fat in your diet, but if you only have it on occasions, it is a special treat!
Once you have mastered the basics for making the plain or savory ones, this is an extra special treat for everyone at any time of day or night!
❤️ More French Omelette Recipes You'll Love
- Omelette Comtoise with sun-dried tomatoes, asparagus, ham and cheese is a complete meal in itself.
- Simply prep the spinach filling before starting the egg mixture and you will have a magnificent Spinach Omelette.
- Here is an egg dish not an omelette officially but not that different, and similarly mouthwatering, Cheese Soufflé.
- When you want something very plain, easy, quick, and delicious, learn how to boil an egg.
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French Omelette With Cheese Recipe
Equipment
- non-stick frying pan
Ingredients
- ½ oz butter
- 2 fresh eggs
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Gruyere cheese
- 1 tablespoon thick cream optional, but gorgeous!
Instructions
- Melt the butter in the pan.
- Beat the eggs with the water, then add the seasoning and the cheese(s).
- When it is about half cooked, sprinkle the cheeses over the egg mixture, pour the cream over, then fold your omelette in half and serve immediately.
Notes
- Bring all the ingredients to room temperature to help them mix together for better results.
- Beat eggs well to break down the egg whites until they incorporate into the yolks.
- Oil is a good substitute for butter if you want a lower-fat version.
Loved it, tweaked it, or not your "cup of tea"... I’d really love to hear how it went for you.