Omelet with Cheddar and Chives

6 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, crack three large eggs. Add a pinch of salt and beat them really well with a fork.
  2. 2In a bowl, crack three large eggs. Add a pinch of salt and beat them really well with a fork.
  3. 3In a bowl, crack three large eggs. Add a pinch of salt and beat them really well with a fork.
  4. 4In a microwave-safe dish, place 1 ounce of shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese and microwave at 50% power for 30-60 seconds until melted.
  5. 5In a microwave-safe dish, place 1 ounce of shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese and microwave at 50% power for 30-60 seconds until melted.
  6. 6In a microwave-safe dish, place 1 ounce of shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese and microwave at 50% power for 30-60 seconds until melted.
  7. 7In a nonstick skillet, melt 1 1/2 teaspoons of butter over medium heat.
  8. 8In a nonstick skillet, melt 1 1/2 teaspoons of butter over medium heat.
  9. 9In a nonstick skillet, melt 1 1/2 teaspoons of butter over medium heat.
  10. 10Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet and stir constantly to create small curds.
  11. 11Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet and stir constantly to create small curds.
  12. 12Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet and stir constantly to create small curds.
  13. 13Once about 80% cooked, scrape the sides of the pan to ensure the eggs are nice and clean.
  14. 14Once about 80% cooked, scrape the sides of the pan to ensure the eggs are nice and clean.
  15. 15Once about 80% cooked, scrape the sides of the pan to ensure the eggs are nice and clean.
  16. 16Using a spatula, shape the eggs into an even layer.
  17. 17Using a spatula, shape the eggs into an even layer.
  18. 18Using a spatula, shape the eggs into an even layer.
  19. 19Place a 2-inch wide strip of the pre-melted cheese in the center of the eggs, perpendicular to the skillet handle.
  20. 20Place a 2-inch wide strip of the pre-melted cheese in the center of the eggs, perpendicular to the skillet handle.
  21. 21Place a 2-inch wide strip of the pre-melted cheese in the center of the eggs, perpendicular to the skillet handle.
  22. 22Fold the top third of the omelet over the cheese filling.
  23. 23Fold the top third of the omelet over the cheese filling.
  24. 24Fold the top third of the omelet over the cheese filling.
  25. 25Using an underhand grip, gently slide the omelet onto a plate.
  26. 26Using an underhand grip, gently slide the omelet onto a plate.
  27. 27Using an underhand grip, gently slide the omelet onto a plate.
  28. 28Garnish with chives.
  29. 29Garnish with chives.
  30. 30Garnish with chives.

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 ounce extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 ounce extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 ounce extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1.5 teaspoons butter
  • 1.5 teaspoons butter
  • 1.5 teaspoons butter
  • 1 chives
  • 1 chives
  • 1 chives

Equipment

8-inch nonstick skilletmicrowaveforkwhiskspatula