Perfect French Omelet (Cook's Illustrated) Recipe

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  1. Cut 1 tablespoon butter in half again. Cube remaining tablespoon butter into small dice, transfer to small bowl, and place in freezer while preparing eggs and skillet, at least 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place oil in 8-inch nonstick skillet and heat over low heat 10 minutes.
  2. Crack 2 eggs into medium bowl and separate third egg; reserve white for another use and add yolk to bowl. Add 1/8 teaspoon salt and pinch of pepper. Break yolks with fork, then beat eggs at moderate pace, about 80 strokes, until yolks and whites are well combined. Stir in half of frozen butter cubes.
  3. When skillet is fully heated, use paper towels to wipe out oil, leaving thin film on bottom and sides of skillet. Add 1/2 tablespoon reserved butter piece to skillet and heat until foaming subsides, 45 to 90 seconds. Swirl butter to coat skillet, add egg mixture, and increase heat to medium-high. Following photos above, use 2 chopsticks or wooden skewers to scramble eggs using quick circular motion to move around skillet, scraping cooked egg from side of skillet as you go, until eggs are almost cooked but still slightly runny, 45 to 90 seconds. Turn off heat (remove skillet from heat if using electric burner) and smooth eggs into even layer using rubber spatula. Sprinkle omelet with 1 tablespoon cheese and 2 teaspoons chives. Cover skillet with tight-fitting lid and let sit 1 minute for runnier omelet and 2 minutes for firmer omelet.
  4. Heat skillet over low heat 20 seconds, uncover, and, using rubber spatula, loosen edges of omelet from skillet. Place folded square of paper towel onto warmed plate and slide omelet out of skillet onto paper towel so that omelet lies flat on plate and hangs about 1 inch off paper towel. Roll omelet into neat cylinder and set aside. Return skillet to low heat and heat 2 minutes before repeating instructions for second omelet starting with step 2. Serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 382.62 Kcal (1602 kJ)
Calories from fat 287.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.99g 49%
Cholesterol 603.43mg 201%
Sodium 260.13mg 11%
Potassium 227.3mg 5%
Total Carbs 1.58g 1%
Sugars 0.04g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.06g 0%
Protein 23.77g 48%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 226.2mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 211.53 Kcal (886 kJ)
Calories from fat 159.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.69g 49%
Cholesterol 333.61mg 201%
Sodium 143.82mg 11%
Potassium 125.66mg 5%
Total Carbs 0.87g 1%
Sugars 0.02g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.03g 0%
Protein 13.14g 48%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.7mg 17%
Calcium 125mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.3
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

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