Sauteed spinach and mushrooms folded in soft, tender eggs for a fast, oh-so-satisfying breakfast you can fix in less than 20 minutes.
Omelets are super-easy to make and customize—grab a good non-stick pan and a handful of ingredients and you’re set!
The beauty of omelets is their simplicity and versatility, substitutions are as simple as choosing what you like. The only drawback is the serving size of 1 or 2, so if you need to feed a crowd with the same list of ingredients, opt for a frittata instead.
There are scores of differing opinions about how to cook the perfect omelet—everything from medium heat to high heat, slowly, quickly, non-stick pan, or specialized omelet pan.
Regardless of the technique you choose, practice will be your greatest teacher, and a good non-stick skillet is your best tool. Cast iron is our non-stick skillet of choice, but any non-stick can work for this recipe.
As you can tell by the photo, we are heavy-handed with the garnishes. I’m a big fan of crowning my cooking achievements with additional textures and a fresh pop of flavor so that’s included in the recipe too.
This omelet recipe is one of our favorites—fluffy eggs folded over spinach, mushrooms, cheese, onion, and garlic—every bite is just perfect.
Additional Recommended Omelet ADD-INS
- Fresh herbs and aromatics like thyme, basil, cilantro, parsley, chives, savory, green onion, leek, garlic
- Fresh greens like spinach, rainbow chard, Tuscan kale, or arugula (should be wilted before adding)
- Fresh tomatoes and vegetables like zucchini, bell pepper, green chiles, asparagus, mushrooms (should be cooked before adding)
- Sun-dried tomatoes, canned artichokes, deli olives (drained)
- Cheeses like goat cheese, cheddar, feta, pepper jack, gouda, gruyere, brie, and parmesan.
- Smoked ham, prosciutto, speck are fully cooked and can be added without pre-cooking
- Bacon or sausage (fully cook before adding)
- Leftover grilled or roasted vegetables
- Leftover stuffed peppers
Omelet Recipe TIPS & VARIATIONS
- SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Use a well-seasoned 10-12 inch cast-iron skillet or other non-stick skillet
- Eggs cook quickly, it is important to have all ingredients prepped before beginning cooking the eggs.
- Add salt to the eggs 15 minutes before cooking.
- Use only full-fat cream, milk, sour cream, etc., to avoid watering down the eggs.
- All fresh ingredients like meat or vegetables should be cooked prior to adding.
Joan says
Spinach and mushrooms are a favorite and I love the garnishes!