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French-Style Bread omelette

French-Style Bread Omelette

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 1

Equipment

  • Non-stick frying pan a well-seasoned cast iron skillet works too
  • Whisk or Fork
  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowl
  • Butter knife

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 slices of thick bread such as brioche or sourdough
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheese cheddar, gruyère, or mozzarella work well
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp paprika optional, for extra flavor
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives

Instructions
 

Prepare the Egg Mixture

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Make sure the mixture is well combined and slightly frothy.
    frothy, whisked egg mixture

Heat the Pan

  1. Place a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and melt 1 tbsp of butter.

Cook the Omelette Base

  1. Pour the egg mixture into the pan, spreading it evenly. Let it cook undisturbed for about 30 seconds.

Add the Bread

  1. While the eggs are still slightly runny, place the two slices of bread on top, pressing them gently into the egg mixture. Allow them to soak up some of the eggs.

Flip the Omelette

  1. Carefully flip the entire omelette, including the bread, using a spatula. Add the remaining butter to the pan to ensure crispiness.

Add the Cheese

  1. Sprinkle shredded cheese over one side of the omelette while the other side crisps up. Let it cook for another minute until the cheese starts melting.

Fold and Serve

  1. Fold the omelette over the cheese, sandwiching it between the egg and bread. Cook for another 30 seconds, then remove from heat.

Garnish and Enjoy

  1. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or chives, then serve immediately.