Fluffy Diner Style Cheese Omelet
Although this recipe will work with any electric mixer, a handheld mixer makes quick work of whipping such a small amount of cream. If using a standing mixer in step 1, transfer the whipped cream to a separate bowl, wipe out the mixing bowl, and then beat the eggs in the clean bowl.
Steps
Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees.
With electric mixer on medium-high speed , beat cream to soft peaks , about 2 minutes.
Set whipped cream aside.
Beat eggs and salt in clean bowl on high speed until frothy and eggs have tripled in size , about 2 minutes.
Gently fold whipped cream into eggs.
Melt butter in 10-inch ovensafe nonstick skillet over medium-low heat , swirling pan to completely coat bottom and sides with melted butter.
Add egg mixture and cook until edges are nearly set , 2 to 3 minutes.
Sprinkle with 1 / 4 cup cheese and transfer to oven.
Bake until eggs are set and edges are beginning to brown , 6 to 8 minutes.
Carefully remove pan from oven.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese and let sit , covered , until cheese begins to melt , about 1 minute.
Tilt pan and , using rubber spatula , push half of omelet onto cutting board.
Tilt skillet so that omelet folds over itself to form half-moon.
Cut omelet in half.
Serve.
Ingredients
heavy cream, eggs, salt, unsalted butter, sharp cheddar cheese, meat, vegetables