By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 1
404 cal · 5 min
French Omelette with Cheese
Recipe GLPR2531e0aa826167
A classic French-style omelette featuring three eggs folded around melted cheese, cooked quickly in butter until the exterior is set while the interior remains soft and custardy. Perfect for breakfast or a light main course.
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Ingredients
3 large eggs
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 ounce grated Gruyère, cheddar, or Swiss cheese
Directions
Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk together until completely combined and uniform in color. Season with a pinch of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Heat the unsalted butter in an 8-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until it is melted and foaming, about 1 minute.
Pour the egg mixture into the hot pan. Allow it to cook undisturbed for about 10 seconds, then use a spatula to gently push the cooked portions toward the center while tilting the pan so uncooked egg flows to the edges.
Continue this gentle pushing and tilting motion for about 30 seconds, until the top is still slightly wet but the bottom is set and lightly golden.
Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over one half of the omelette.
Fold the omelette in half over the cheese and slide onto a plate. The eggs should reach an internal temperature of 160°F. Serve immediately.
Comments
This is honest: a French omelette with just eggs, butter, and cheese truly takes five minutes once you start cooking, and all ingredients are stocked at every Charlotte grocer—eggs and butter are pennies per serving, cheese costs a dollar or two depending on your choice. The real limitation is portion size and leftovers: one omelette feeds one person and does not reheat well, so it's a weeknight breakfast or lunch only, not a family dinner solution. For a solo meal or quick breakfast before work, the cost is negligible and the availability is perfect, but the narrow use case keeps it from a full five.
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