Classic Omelet
Recipe from Family Circle

Serve this ham-and-cheese-filled omelet as a light supper or for breakfast on a lazy Sunday morning.


Classic Omelet

by 6  people

read comments

add your rating
add a comment
Servings: 2 servings
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 11 mins
Related Categories: Breakfast Ham, Breakfast Omelets, Christmas Breakfast and Brunch, Eggs, Eggs, Ham, Low Calorie, Low Carb, Quick and Easy
 
savings in
change zip
 
Ingredients
  • 1  tablespoon
    unsalted butter
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 4 
    eggs
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 2 
    egg whites
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 1-1/2  teaspoons
    Dijon mustard
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon
    dried tarragon
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon
    salt
    see savings
    On Sale
  •  
    Pinch black pepper
    see savings
    On Sale
  •  
    Pinch ground nutmeg
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 3  thin slices
    Black Forest ham
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 1/3  cup
    grated Swiss cheese
    see savings
    On Sale
add ingredients to list

Directions
1.
Heat butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Swirl pan to coat. In a medium-size bowl, whisk eggs, egg whites, mustard, tarragon, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Once butter is melted, add egg mixture. Cook, pushing cooked edges into center of pan and tilting pan to coat with uncooked mixture. Continue cooking 5 minutes.
2.
Layer half of omelet with ham and cheese. Tent pan with foil; cook 1 more minute until eggs are cooked and cheese is melted. Fold untopped half over filling and slide omelet onto a plate. Cut in half; serve each half with a green salad.
Nutrition information
Calories 319, Total Fat 23 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 470 mg, Sodium 718 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 25 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Add Your Review
Related Recipe
French Omelet
French Omelet

This quick-and-easy egg dish is a great choice for breakfast because you can fill it with each person's favorite ingredients.

 Articles
8 Dinner-Worthy Omelet Recipes
... with ingredients until you find a combination you love. French Omelet Need a go-to recipe for a classic French...Eggs are ubiquitous at breakfast, but unlike a scramble or a pair of sunny-side-up eggs, an omelet... feels equally at home during the dinner hour, paired with a salad and perhaps a glass of wine. Omelets... read more...
That's Italian! 10 Classic Recipes
... about classic Italian dishes that appeal to people, no matter what your background--the boldness... at the dinner table, from a classic meat lasagna, boasting layer after layer of flavorful meat, cheese... and embrace our recipe for traditional fettuccini Alfredo: there's a reason we all crave this Italian classic... read more...
Loaves of Luck: Classic Irish Soda Bread
... raisins. Caraway seeds add an intriguing savory note. Classic Irish Soda Bread This is a traditional... read more...
Food Blogs We Love
Spinach, Sundried Tomatoes and Feta Frittata Bites
So convenient! And not to mention cute! Seriously... what a brilliant way to make a slightly worn out and boring old classic come back to life! I bet kids would go absolutely crazy for these. I know I would've, as a kid! And you can make so read more...
see more blogs
More Great Recipe Ideas from Family Circle