One of the greatest breakfast dishes of all time is a classic omelette. This keto cheese omelette recipe is perfect for a quiet morning when you are not rushed to get out of the door. It’s easy to prepare and extremely filling, making it a great option to fuel your day. What I love most about them, though, is how easily customizable they are. This light and fluffy egg omelet will become a regular in your breakfast rotation. Not only is this omelette easy to make, but it also takes very minimal ingredients. This Keto Three Cheese Omelette came out DELICIOUS and is so easy to make. This omelette is soft and fluffy and cooked just the perfect amount.
This easy cheese omelette recipe will be ready to eat in less than 10 minutes! It’s such an easy keto breakfast meal!
Why Keto and Why Omelettes?
The ketogenic diet (or keto diet, for short) is a low-carb, high-fat diet that offers many health benefits. The idea is for you to get more calories from protein and fat and less from carbohydrates.
Omelettes are an excellent opportunity to clean out the fridge. My family eats omelettes all the time because they are quick meals for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Are Cheese Omelettes Keto-Friendly?
Yes, absolutely! This recipe is naturally low-carb, ketogenic, carnivore, gluten-free, and grain-free. Eggs and Mozzarella Cheese are the best keto-friendly ingredients. They will be your best friends. For breakfast, use two to three eggs and mix with some vegetables of your choice and make an omelette. You can eat two to three eggs per day.
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Nutritional Information
There are a total of 450 calories per serving.
1 serving contains:
- 30 grams protein
- 35 grams fat
- 3 grams carbohydrate
- 2 grams net carb
To obtain the most accurate representation of the nutritional information in a given recipe, please calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients and amounts used, using your preferred nutrition calculator.
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- Cream or milk
- Salt & pepper - Use to taste
- Butter
- Shredded cheese
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s how to make your perfect keto cheese omelette:
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: Crack the eggs in a bowl and whisk them until smooth. Beat eggs, heavy cream, salt and pepper in a large bowl, blender, or food processor. Mix in half the total amount of shredded cheese, plus salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook Spinach (Optional): Heat butter in a pan, add in spinach and saute for 2 mins. Whisk eggs, salt and pepper. Add in cooked sauted spinach and mix well.
- Heat the Pan: In a medium frying pan, heat butter over medium heat until completely melted. Warm the butter over medium-high heat in a skillet or frying pan.
- Pour and Cook the Eggs: Pour the egg mixture into the pan (you want the pan warmed and the butter melted but not completely hot yet). Pour eggs in pan, once warm and let sit for 2 minutes until edges cook and eggs start to set. Gently move eggs around to cover the bottom.
- Cook Slowly: Cover the eggs and let them cook on low-medium heat until the top JUST starts to set (slow and steady is always best for this so you don't end up crisping your bottom). Lower the heat until egg is almost cooked through.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle your shredded cheese over the almost cooked through eggs. Add the remaining cheese down the center of the omelette. When eggs are nearly set in the center, add vegetables to one side.
- Melt the Cheese: Cover the pan again and remove it from the heat completely. Keep the heat low so you don’t overcook the cheese omelette. Turn off heat and add cheese.
- Fold the Omelette: Now once your cheese is melted, using a spatula you can fold one half of the omelette gently over the other. Use a spatula and fold the omelette in thirds by bringing the two sides to the center. When eggs are nearly set in the center, add vegetables to one side and flip the other side over them creating a classic omelette pocket.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve hot.
Customization Options
Absolutely not! The great thing about omelettes is how you can customize them to your own needs and tastes. Once you learn how to make a classic three-cheese omelette, you can modify the basic steps by adding in any of your favorite ingredients. The skies are the limit with fillings and toppings for this breakfast omelette.
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Cheese Selection
I like a combination of one extra flavorful cheese with one that melts well and one that is aged.
Other additions
Feel free to use any and all vegetables you like. Just make sure they are low glycemic ones suitable for a ketogenic diet. Anyone on a carnivore diet will be satisfied with the omelette exactly as it is. Feel free to get creative by adding your favorite herbs and spices or low-carb vegetables. Load up on your favorite southwestern flavors and fuel your morning with this delicious keto omelette! Cut all of your vegetables into a small dice. Saute over low-medium heat until tender.
Tips for the Perfect Omelette
- Temperature Control: Slow and steady is always best for this so you don't end up crisping your bottom.
- Freshness Matters: Omelettes are truly best when made individually. You are able to customize fillings, toppings, and portions much easier.
- Enjoy Immediately: In general, eggs are best eaten freshly cooked. When reheated, they will tend to get a bit rubbery.
- Leftovers: If you do have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. To reheat, add them to a pan set over low heat.
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