Foolproof 3-Egg Omelet
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. 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. 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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  3. 3

    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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  4. 4

    Fill and fold

    Scatter cheese over one half, then slide a spatula under and fold the omelet over itself.

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SimmerDown

The no-judgement kitchen. Every recipe assumes you've burnt toast before — and that's fine.

Beginner rule #1

Read the whole recipe before you turn the heat on. It takes 30 seconds and saves dinner.