No-Fail
Foolproof 3-Egg Omelet
8 min total serves 1 4 steps
Soft, fluffy and folded — the breakfast that proves you can actually cook.
Dummy-proof tip
Low heat is your friend. High heat turns eggs into rubber in seconds.
The steps, in plain English
- 1
Beat the eggs
Crack the eggs into a bowl, add salt and pepper, and whisk until there are no streaks of white left.
- 2
Warm the pan
Put a non-stick pan on medium-low heat and melt the butter so it coats the base.
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Pour and wait
Pour in the eggs. Leave them alone until the edges set, then gently push the set edges toward the middle.
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Fill and fold
Scatter cheese over one half, then slide a spatula under and fold the omelet over itself.
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