Cheese Omelet
This recipe delivers a classic cheese omelet, emphasizing rapid cooking and precise technique to achieve a fluffy texture. Utilizing high heat and vigorous egg whisking, it guides you through creating a diner-style omelet with perfectly melted American cheese, ready in minutes for a quick and satisfying meal.
Equipment
- 1 9-inch non-stick skillet
- 1 Immersion Blender Alternatively, a whisk for vigorous blending
- 1 Tall glass or frappe cup For whisking eggs
- 1 Spatula For flipping the omelet
Ingredients
Main
- 3 large Grade A eggs
- 2 slices American cheese
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Equipment: 9-inch non-stick skillet and an immersion blender
- Add oil to the skillet over high heat, and heat it until small hairline ripples appear on the surface of the oil.
- Break the eggs into tall glass or frappe cup and whisk to blend for 1 minute. (The Waffle House uses a 15,000 rpm malt shop mixer.)
- While moving the skillet in a circular motion, pour in the eggs. Continue to move the skillet in a circular motion, allowing the outside of the eggs to cook and fluff up. When the outside edges have firmly cooked, flip the omelet and cook on the other side for approximately 30 seconds. Keep moving the pan in a circular motion, but not as often as before it was flipped. (Too much movement at this time will cause the omelet to fall.) Flip the omelet once more to finish cooking--no more than 30 additional seconds.
- Overlap 2 slices of American cheese in the center of the omelet in a diamond shape.
- Fold the omelet in half, being certain to cover the cheese slices, and slide it onto your plate.
Notes
Achieving the perfect omelet hinges on a few key techniques. First, ensure your non-stick skillet is properly preheated with oil until it shows "hairline ripples"; this indicates sufficient heat for immediate egg setting. The vigorous whisking of eggs, ideally with an immersion blender for maximum aeration, is crucial for a fluffy texture, mimicking diner-style omelets. When pouring eggs, continuous circular motion helps distribute heat evenly and encourage the edges to set and fluff. Be mindful of movement after the first flip to prevent the omelet from deflating. While American cheese melts beautifully, consider sharp cheddar or Gruyère for a more complex flavor. A pinch of fresh chives or black pepper can elevate the final dish.