French Omelet with Spinach Swiss Cheese
Elevate your breakfast game with this elegant French Omelet with Spinach and Swiss Cheese, a dish that marries delicate technique with rich, savory flavors. Perfectly soft and creamy, this omelet is made with just three large eggs, sautéed baby spinach, and a touch of nutty Swiss cheese, all brought together in under 15 minutes. Gently cooked in butter for that classic French texture, the omelet is folded with precision to lock in the tender spinach and melty cheese. Seasoned simply with salt and black pepper, this dish is ideal as a quick, satisfying breakfast or a light lunch. Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh side salad for an effortless yet refined meal. Packed with protein and lush greens, this recipe is both indulgent and wholesome—a delicious way to start your day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Baby spinach
- 0.25 cup Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Crack the eggs into a medium-sized bowl. Add the salt and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly with a fork or whisk until the yolks and whites are fully combined and the mixture is slightly frothy.
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the baby spinach and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wilted. Remove the spinach from the pan and set aside.
Wipe the skillet clean, then place it back on low to medium-low heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt, swirling it around to coat the bottom of the pan evenly.
Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet. Using a silicone spatula, gently stir the eggs in small, quick circles while shaking the skillet with your other hand. Continue this motion for about 30-60 seconds, or until the eggs start to slightly set but remain soft and creamy.
Once the eggs have just begun to settle, stop stirring and spread them evenly across the pan. Add the sautéed spinach and sprinkle the Swiss cheese down the center of the omelet.
Allow the omelet to cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute, just enough for the cheese to melt. Use the spatula to carefully fold one third of the omelet towards the center, then gently fold the opposite side over to create a traditional French omelet shape.
Slide the omelet onto a plate, seam-side down for presentation. Serve immediately and enjoy your French Omelet with Spinach and Swiss Cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.6 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.6 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 884 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.2 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 27.4 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 379 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 247 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
