Omelets are a versatile and delicious breakfast or brunch option, and there are many ways to make them. If you're looking for a light and fluffy omelet, there are a few key tips you should follow. First, make sure you use fresh eggs. Old eggs will not produce as much foam, which is what gives omelets their signature puffiness. Second, beat the eggs vigorously until they are light and frothy. This will incorporate air into the eggs, which will help them rise in the pan. Finally, cook the omelet over low heat and be patient. A fluffy omelet takes a few minutes to cook through, and if you try to rush it, you'll end up with a dry, overcooked omelet.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
PUFFY OMELET
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Separate the egg yolks and whites into 2 separate medium bowls. Add 1 tablespoon of water to the egg whites and, using a hand mixer, beat on medium-high speed until medium peaks form, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Season the yolks with salt and pepper and beat until smooth, thickened and slightly pale in color. Fold one-third of the egg whites into the egg yolks and thoroughly mix until there are no streaks. Add half of the Gruyere and the soda water. Pour in the remaining egg whites and gently fold to combine.
- Melt the butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until it foams, then pour in the egg mixture, smoothing the top. Cover the skillet and cook until the omelet is golden brown on the bottom and you can lift the edges to peak underneath, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese and the herbs on top, cover the skillet and cook 2 more minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and keep covered until the cheese melts, about 1 minute. Fold over and serve.
PUFFY APPLE OMELET
With all the eggs our chickens produce, I could make this omelet every day! It's a pretty festive-looking dish, but you could fix it anytime-including for a light supper. -Melissa Davenport, Campbell, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Mix flour, baking powder and, if desired, salt. In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolks, milk and lemon juice; stir into flour mixture. , In another bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until stiff peaks form. Fold into flour mixture., Pour into a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate coated with cooking spray. Arrange apple slices over top. Mix sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over apple., Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-20 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 188mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
PUFFY OMELET
This is a beautiful presentation for an omelet. It doesn't look like scrambled eggs! Try with you favorite filling and toppings
Provided by TishT
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, let egg whites warm to room temperature about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- On high, beat egg whites with mixer with cream of tartar just until stiff peaks form when beaters are slowly raised.
- In small bowl, using the same beaters, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored.
- Add salt, pepper, and milk gradually, beat until well combined.
- With a wire whisk or rubber spatula gently fold egg yolk mixture into the egg whites just until combined.
- Slowly heat a 9-10" heavy skillet with heat resistant handle, or an omelet pan.
- (To test temperature sprinkle a little cold water on skillet. Water should sizzle and roll off in drops).
- Add butter and oil; heat until it sizzles briskly-it should not brown.
- Tilt pan to coat side with butter mixture.
- Spread egg mixture evenly in pan; cook over low heat, without stirring, until lightly browned on underside-about 10 minutes.
- Transfer skillet to oven, bake 10-12 minutes or until top seems firm when gently pressed with fingertip.
- To serve, fold omelet in half.
- Turn out onto heated serving platter.
- Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.
PUFFY CORN OMELET
Categories Egg Breakfast Brunch Bake Quick & Easy Corn Chive Gourmet Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
- Add corn to a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water , then remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Drain and, when cool enough to handle, cut kernels from cobs with a sharp knife into a bowl, then scrape cobs over bowl to extract "milk."
- Melt butter in a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet (preferably lightweight) and remove skillet from heat, then transfer 3 tablespoons melted butter to bowl with corn (leaving remaining butter in skillet to cool). Toss corn to coat and stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
- Whisk egg yolks with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl until combined. Beat whites with a pinch of salt in another bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed until they just hold stiff peaks. Fold one third of whites into yolks to lighten, then fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly. Gently fold in corn mixture.
- Spoon mixture into skillet and bake until pale golden and set, 10 to 12 minutes. Loosen omelet with a heatproof rubber spatula and slide onto a plate. Serve sprinkled with chives.
- Grilling Procedure
- If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. When charcoal turns grayish white (about 15 minutes from lighting), hold your hand 5 inches above grill rack to determine heat for charcoal as follows:
- Hot: When you can hold your hand there for 1 to 2 seconds
- Medium-hot: 3 to 4 seconds
- Low: 5 to 6 seconds
- If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then, if necessary, reduce to heat specified in recipe.
PUFFY OMELET
Steps:
- Melt butten in small sausepan. Blend in flour and salt. Cook one minute. Stir in milk. Cook until thick and smooth Beat egg whites untill stiff enough to hold firm peaks Beat yolks well. Stir youlks into white sause. Fold in egg whites Heat shortening in large frying pan. Pour in omelet. Cover and cook untill light brown. 20 min on medium or medium low add cheese loosen from sides, cut through middle tilt pan. fold in half and side onto platter
BAKED PUFFY CHEESE OMELET WITH PEACH SALSA
Add something cheesy to your family's breakfast! Enjoy this puffy baked omelet that's made using Bisquick® mix and served with peach salsa - ready in 55 minutes!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. Sprinkle 1 cup of the cheese and the onions in pie plate.
- In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk and eggs with wire whisk or fork until well blended. Pour into pie plate.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese; bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
- In small bowl, mix salsa and preserves. Serve omelet with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g
PUFFY CINNAMON-APPLE OMELET
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine flour and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk egg yolks, milk and lemon juice; add to dry ingredients and mix well. Set aside. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Fold into yolk mixture. , Pour into a shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange apple slices on top. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples., Bake, uncovered, 18-20 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cut in half.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 212mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PUFFY DESSERT OMELET
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form; set aside. In another bowl, beat the egg yolks, sugar, flour, lemon zest and vanilla until smooth. Fold in egg whites. In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add egg mixture. Cook without stirring for 6-7 minutes or until bottom is golden brown. Remove from the heat. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 1 minute or just until top is golden (watch carefully). Fold omelet in half; transfer to a serving platter. Top with strawberries and whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 334mg cholesterol, Sodium 448mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
PUFFY APPLE OMELET
Oh, my, this has got to be a major comfort-food breakfast! It's quick and easy and so yummy! Recipe & photo: Tasteofhome.com
Provided by Ellen Bales
Categories Fruit Breakfast
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. In a small bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. In another small bowl, whisk the egg yolks, milk and lemon juice. Stir into dry ingredients and mix well; set aside.
- 2. In a third small bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the sugar, 1 Tbsp. at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Fold into yolk mixture.
- 3. Pour into a shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange apple slices on top. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples.
- 4. Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 375-degree oven for 18-20 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cut in half and serve while warm.
Tips:
- Use fresh eggs for a light and fluffy omelet.
- Beat the eggs thoroughly before cooking for a smooth texture.
- Season the eggs with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the omelet over medium heat to prevent it from overcooking.
- Flip the omelet halfway through cooking for even browning.
- Add your desired fillings to the omelet before folding it over.
- Serve the omelet immediately with your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
The puffy omelet is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of practice, you can make a perfect puffy omelet every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give the puffy omelet a try!
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