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Ham and Cheese Omelet
Ingredients
Step by step process
Prepare the mixture
- 1
For the ham and cheese omelet, crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk them smooth with a whisk. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
TIP:Beat the eggs for the omelet only briefly, just until the whites and yolks are combined and the mixture is lightly aerated. Add only a small amount of milk or cream so the omelet does not become watery. Salt it only right before frying.
- 2
Cut the ham into small cubes and grate the cheese coarsely. Keep both next to the stove so they are within reach.
Frying and folding
- 3
Melt a knob of butter in the pan over medium heat until it lightly foams. Pour in the beaten eggs and tilt the pan to spread them into an even layer.
TIP:Cook the omelet over medium to low heat, not over high heat. After pouring in the egg mixture, gently swirl the pan so the eggs spread into a thin layer. As soon as the surface is almost set, cook it only briefly so it stays tender and soft.
- 4
Once the bottom starts to set and the surface is still slightly moist, scatter the diced ham and grated cheese over one half.
- 5
Let the cheese soften for about 1 minute, then fold it over the filling in half with a spatula. Fry for another 30 seconds and slide it onto a plate. Serve warm.
More tips:
Whisk the eggs just until combined, not until foamy. An over-beaten mixture makes the result firmer and less tender.
Keep the pan over medium heat. Over too high heat the eggs brown on the bottom before the cheese melts inside.
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