The Best Classic French Omelette

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A silky, fluffy omelette with Gruyère cheese and fresh herbs, perfected with precise technique. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, combines eggs, butter, Gruyère cheese into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 French cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Crack eggs into a bowl. Add 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp white pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped chives. Whisk vigorously for 2-3 minutes until frothy and glossy.
  2. Step 2: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add 1 tbsp butter and swirl to coat. Pour in the egg mixture and gently stir with a spatula, lifting the edges and folding the omelette into thirds.
  3. Step 3: Sprinkle grated Gruyère cheese over one half of the omelette. Tilt the pan to allow the cheese to melt into the uncooked egg. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the omelette puffs and sets.
  4. Step 4: Slide the omelette onto a plate. Garnish with remaining chives and a pat of butter. Serve immediately with crusty bread.

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