Thursday, January 3, 2013

Omelette making for Dummies



Are you afraid to make an omelette?  Does it turn out to be fancy scramble eggs? I usually don't even try to make an omelette because I lack patience.  Fear no more because I have figured out the way to make a clean looking omelette. I was inspired by the consistency of a crepe.  I like a nice thin egg for my omelette.  If it is too thick it is hard to cook. It may take some practice, but you can do it too!  This meal is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner, so do not miss out!

Tip:  Be patient with this one!

Ingredients:
Yield 1:
3 good quality eggs (I believe this makes a difference for omelette making)
1 Tablespoon milk
1/4 cheese
2 pieces of cooked bacon
salt and pepper
a dollop of butter (1/2 tablespoon
a dash of oil (1tsp)

Optional:
1/4 cooked spinach 1/4 red pepper.

Instructions:
1. In a bowl whisk 3 eggs and add milk. Add salt and pepper.  Set aside.
2. If you need to cook your bacon get it going now.
3. Grate your cheese and have it ready to go.
4. Cook some spinach and red pepper. Set aside.
5. You can start once all of our ingredients are prepped.  Your omelette needs all of your attention.
6. Pre- heat you pan to med-low (I set mine to 4 out of 9).  Add butter and oil.  Once the butter is melted gently add your egg.  You may not need to use all of the egg.  You want just enough to cover the bottom of the pan. You want the butter/oil to stay on the pan evenly so the omelette doesn't stick.  Let it cook for about 2 minutes.
7. Gently with a spatula release the edges from the pan.  Lift the pan and move the egg around that hasn't cooked.
8. Once the egg isn't moving around it is now time for the trickiest part.  Now your mission is to release the egg form the pan, so if you shake the pan the egg will move independently.   Turn down the heat to low. Gently with your spatula release the egg straitly with the outer edge.  Once the edge is released stick the spatula under the egg gently. Wiggle the egg until it release from the pan.  Now if you shake the pan the egg should gently move around like a thin pancake.
8.  Now add cheese, bacon and spinach.  Once the cheese starts to melt flip the omelette in half.
9. Now eat! Yummy!!!

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