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.

🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 350 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Non-stick frying pan (critical!)
  • Silicone spatula
  • Whisk

Allergen Information

⚠️ Eggs
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Crack the eggs into a bowl, add the milk, salt, pepper, and whisk until frothy.

Tip: Air bubbles make the omelette light. Salting beforehand helps break down protein structure so it's less tough.
2

Melt the butter in the frying pan over a medium heat until it begins to foam.

Tip: When the foaming subsides, the butter is hot enough, but hasn't burnt yet.
3

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.

Tip: This increases the number of layers and speeds up cooking without drying it out.
4

When almost fully set (but the top is still shiny), scatter the filling (ham, cheese, pepper) on one half.

Tip: The residual heat will melt the cheese and warm the filling.
5

Fold the empty half over the filled one, turn off the heat, and leave in the pan for another half minute.

Tip: Do not overcook! It will continue to set on the plate from its own heat.

Recipe FAQ

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.

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)