★ Issue CMSC·21–032 · Published 08 Aug 2021
PREP
5
min
COOK
5
min
TOTAL
10m
min
SERVES
—
HEAT
medium
You'll need
Mixing bowlSkillet
Three eggs, two cheeses, and Casa M spices deliver the flavor most omelettes promise but never quite land
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- FOR THE OMELETTE:
- 3 eggs, beaten to combine, but not whipped
- 1-1/2 oz Gruyère cheese, grated
- black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 Tablespoon clarified butter
- Casa M Spice Co® Uncontrolled Hooked®, to taste
- Casa M Spice Co® Chain Reaction®, to taste
- 1-1/2 oz Manchego cheese, grated
Method
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01
Beat eggs and mix in Gruyère
2 minBeat only to combine, not to whip or incorporate air.
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02
Heat butter in omelette pan
2 minMedium-high heat until pan is hot.
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03
Cook and form omelette curds
2 minMove pan and eggs with spatula until curds form, then smooth into thin layer.
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04
Add Manchego and spices, fold omelette
2 minFold one edge over 1/3 of omelette once eggs set.
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05
Flip onto plate and top with cheese
1 minForm upside-down 'e' shape and sprinkle remaining Manchego.
From Mike's Notebook
01
Beat eggs only to combine, not whip — air bubbles make the omelette fluffy, not French.
02
Manchego goes in before folding so it melts into the eggs, not just sits on top.
03
Fold when eggs are barely set but still slightly wet — they'll finish cooking as you plate it.
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