Fluffy Diner Style Cheese Omelet

Description

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.

Ingredients

• Heavy Cream
• Eggs
• Salt
• Unsalted Butter
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• Meat
• Vegetables

Instructions

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees
2. With electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream to soft peaks, about 2 minutes
3. Set whipped cream aside
4. Beat eggs and salt in clean bowl on high speed until frothy and eggs have tripled in size, about 2 minutes
5. Gently fold whipped cream into eggs
6. Melt butter in 10-inch ovensafe nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, swirling pan to completely coat bottom and sides with melted butter
7. Add egg mixture and cook until edges are nearly set, 2 to 3 minutes
8. Sprinkle with 1 / 4 cup cheese and transfer to oven
9. Bake until eggs are set and edges are beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes
10. Carefully remove pan from oven
11. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and let sit, covered, until cheese begins to melt, about 1 minute
12. Tilt pan and, using rubber spatula, push half of omelet onto cutting board
13. Tilt skillet so that omelet folds over itself to form half-moon
14. Cut omelet in half
15. Serve