Cheese Omelette

So what do you need to know to make a cheese omelette? You’ll need to know about and gather all the different ingredients to make it, to start, and then you need to learn how to prepare the omelet.

It’s surprisingly easy!

Once you’ve made the omelet, there’s endless ways to serve it and even different techniques to change it up for next time. After you have this cheese omelette there will be a next time.

Ingredients for cheese omelette

Before you cook up your omelet, you have to find and prepare a few ingredients. Here’s what you need:

Eggs: You’ll want large chicken eggs of any kind, but organic is the best. Certified organic eggs come from hens that lived in cage-free areas with access to the outdoors, ate organic feed, naturally molted their feathers, and were only administered antibiotics when ill. While there’s some debate about flavor differences between organic and regular eggs, organic eggs are undoubtedly better for the chickens.

Cheese: Almost any cheese you love will work, but be aware some cheeses melt better than others. Cheddars, mozzarella, and alpine cheeses like Gruyère all melt perfectly for an omelet, but other cheeses like feta, parmesan, or manchego will work too. Some cheeses, like paneer or halloumi, won’t melt but can be cubed or sliced and added as a chewy filling.

Onions: Onions are full of natural sugars that taste delicious when browned and really shine when caramelized low and slow. Adding cooked onions to an omelet is a great way to add sweetness without using refined sugar.

Bell peppers: Bell peppers contribute beautiful color, flavor, and important nutrition to an omelet. They are full of vitamins A, B, and C, plus minerals like potassium, though amounts can vary depending on the color of the pepper.

Green chili peppers: A variety of chili peppers fall under the “green chili pepper” category, from jalapeños to Anaheim peppers to cayenne peppers. You can use any of them, but keep in mind that each type of pepper has a different heat level.

Herbs: Get creative with this one! Herbs provide freshness and can really round out an omelet. Cilantro adds a citrusy punch, while Italian herbs like peppery parsley and sweet basil can enhance any flavor. Woodier Italian or Mediterranean herbs, such as thyme, oregano, rosemary, and sage are delicious earthy additions but need to be finely chopped. If you don’t have fresh herbs on hand, dried will also work.

Paprika or red chili powder: Don’t have fresh green chili peppers or want to add even more heat? Try adding some red chili powder or paprika. For extra depth, try using smoked paprika for added smoky flavor.

Turmeric: Turmeric is a spice that comes from the root of a flowering plant. It can be used fresh or in powdered form, and is believed to have several health benefits—the most notable being its anti-inflammatory properties.

This comes from a compound in turmeric called curcumin, which only makes up 3% of turmeric by weight and is not easily absorbed by the body. To help your body make the most of what little curcumin it ingests, pair turmeric with a compound called piperine (found in black pepper).

While the health benefits of turmeric are debatable, it’s certainly a tasty addition to this cheese omelette.

Spice powder: While optional, a pinch of powdered spice or spice mix, such as allspice or Indian garam masala, will add some extra warmth and complexity to your omelet. Experiment and see what combination of spices you like!

Butter or oil: While butter may be more traditional for European omelets, oil makes a viable alternative for sauteing vegetables and keeping the scrambled eggs from sticking to the pan. For more control over saltiness, remember to use unsalted butter. Consider using oils with known health benefits such as olive oil or sunflower oil too.

Salt: Salt is the mineral that brings it all together! Make sure you season your omelet enough so it isn’t bland, but keep in mind that some cheeses—such as cheddar—are also quite salty.