Traditional Omelette (cheese and Basil Filling)

Bring a classy breakfast menu to the table with this traditional omelette, perfect for either a Sunday brunch with friends or to kick start the week right on Monday morning!

Step 1: Ingredients (for One Omelette)

• 2 eggs
• 1/4 onion
• 1 basil leaf
• 3 tbsp cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp Parmesan
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Step 2: Preparations

• Lightly grate / chop basil leaves
• finely dice onion
• grate cheese (or use grated ones)
• crack two eggs in a bowl
• whisk the eggs and add salt

Step 3: Setting the Crust

In a hot pan:

• add 1 tbsp olive oil and heat it up at medium-high heat
• pour egg into the center and tilt pan to get the egg fill up the whole surface, sprinkle black pepper.
• cook until the egg is almost fully solidified. During the process, use a spatula to lift the edges of the egg

Step 4: Filling and Flipping

• place onion, cheese, and basil leaf on one half of the omelette;
• flip over the other half on top of the fillings.

Step 5: Garnishing

• Transfer omelette to plate by flipping it over one last time;
• Garnish with a bit more grated basil leaves on top;
• Serve while hot.