- Why did the omelette stick?
- Either the pan wasn't non-stick, or there wasn't enough fat underneath. Scratched Teflon can also cause this.
- When do I add the filling?
- When the bottom is set but the top is still jelly-like. If you add it too early it sinks, too late and it won't stick to the omelette.
Ham and cheese stuffed omelette
The secret of a good omelette is temperature control. Egg white begins to set at around 60-65°C. If the pan is too hot, the egg becomes rubbery and dries out before the middle cooks. The goal is to reach a 'baveuse' (runny, creamy) consistency inside, whilst just a set shell holds the filling together.
Ingredients
Equipment Needed
- Non-stick frying pan (critical!)
- Silicone spatula
- Whisk
Allergen Information
Instructions
Crack the eggs into a bowl, add the milk, salt, pepper, and whisk until frothy.
Melt the butter in the frying pan over a medium heat until it begins to foam.
Pour in the egg. In the first half minute pull the edges inwards with the spatula, and tilt the pan so liquid flows into the gaps.
When almost fully set (but the top is still shiny), scatter the filling (ham, cheese, pepper) on one half.
Fold the empty half over the filled one, turn off the heat, and leave in the pan for another half minute.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 4 whole Eggs (Large)
- 2 tbsp Milk or cream
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Pepper
- 20 g Butter
- 50 g Ham (diced)
- 30 g Grated cheese
- 1 half Bell pepper (diced)