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A Famous French Omelette

Modified: Nov 23, 2024 by Judith E. Coates · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Filled with Comté cheese, and topped with asparagus, this French omelette comtoise makes breakfast into a special occasion.
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A golden yellow egg dish.

Omelette Comtoise

Filled with Comté cheese, and topped with asparagus, this French omelette comtoise makes breakfast into a special occasion!

A golden yellow egg dish.

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A golden yellow egg dish.

French Omelette Comtoise

Judith Coates
Filled with Comté cheese, and topped with asparagus, this French omelette comtoise makes breakfast into a special occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course egg recipe
Cuisine French
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 8 eggs
  • 8 cooked asparagus sprigs
  • 6 sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 2 diced ham slices
  • 200 gr Comté cheese grated
  • 200 ml of milk
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon oil*
  • Nutmeg grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 325°F/165°C/Gas 3.
  • Peel and chop the onions. Fry them until they become transparent using oil.
  • Whisk the milk with eggs in a bowl.
  • Add the tomatoes, ham, grated cheese and onion.
  • Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with grated nutmeg to taste. Mix it all well.
  • Heat the oil in an oven-proof pan on the stove. Pour in the egg mixture and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Arrange the asparagus on top of the omelette, and put in the oven for 15 minutes, so that the omelette rises. Keep an eye on it, to prevent it from burning.

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