Omelet Lorraine

13 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • Filling
  • 2 slices thick cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons grated swiss cheese
  • 1 slice green onion (include some tender green tops)
  • Omelet
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 dash ground nutmeg
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine
  • Garnish
  • parsley sprig

Directions

  1. 1
    Make the filling: in a small bowl, combine bacon, cheese, and green onion.
  2. 2
    Make the omelet: in a bowl, whisk the eggs, water, salt, nutmeg, and cayenne together.
  3. 3
    Heat an 8-inch omelet pan over medium heat.
  4. 4
    Add butter; swirl to coat bottom of pan.
  5. 5
    When butter foams, pour in egg mixture all at once.
  6. 6
    Let set until edges begin to cook, about 20 seconds.
  7. 7
    With a spatula, gently lift edges of mixture and tip skillet to let the uncooked egg mixture flow underneath.
  8. 8
    Continue to do this until the top is almost dry, 3-4 minutes.
  9. 9
    Spoon filling over 1/2 of the omelet; fold the other side over to cover.
  10. 10
    Let stand for a few seconds to let cheese melt.
  11. 11
    Turn out onto a warmed plate; garnish with parsley and serve.

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