Omelet Mousseline Recipe (2024)

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Ron

I've been making omelets using a blender for 50 years. I love the fluffiness. Lot less trouble than whipping whites first.

At the table with Annie

This technique makes a fine dessert (souffléed omelette) with the addition of a little sugar and lemon zest, for example, and served with a fresh berry coulis and a dusting of powdered sugar

Anne

Made these using Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream. Came out just as well!

Janice V.

This is a fun quick recipe. I had it for lunch over rye and cod liver for a good kick of protein. Yum. I substituted grass-fed greek style yogurt for the heavy cream and olive oil instead of butter (working with I had on hand) and it turned out well enough I'd do it again.

Charles

The cream is not there per se for the taste, although it will lessen the "egg taste" of eggs. It's there for the fat - it helps disrupt (for lack of a better term) the proteins and makes for a more tender omelet.

Carrie

Delightful. I used 2 eggs instead of 3, topped with homemade cream cheese, blueberry sauce, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar. So light and airy. Completely different omelette experience.

Christopher

This was really delicious...quite a presentation. I first made it with an 8" non-stick All-Clad pan but it took way more than "a few seconds" for it to be cooked. I tried the second one in a 10" non-stick All-Clad plan and it cooked much more quickly. However, it was much easier to flip in halves in the 8" pan (not in thirds as the recipe states...nearly impossible). Trying to flip the omelette in the 10" pan just made a sloppy (yet delicious) mess. Will make again!

Jack C

Agree this is a big fluffy mess in 8” pan. Works better with 2 eggs in 8” or 3 eggs in 12” pan. Also tried putting everything in a blender. Not as good. Worth the trouble to separate whites and yolks.

Malcolm Dermit

In my favorite book on food, The Pleasures of the Table, the author mentions a soufflé omelette dusted with sugar, arosed with rum and brought flaming to the table. As he so rightly points out, "one can scarcely imagine anyone objecting to that"

Richard

Reminds me of the Waffle House omelet, one of the terrific pluses we experienced when we moved from NY to Atlanta. On a good day, their cheese omelet (they use a milkshake blender, egg whites and yolks together) is sublime, light and puffy. Also a great bargain, less than $6 including hash browns and raisin toast.

Anne

Have made these twice. They are delicious. Added a bit of shaved parm before folding. Have cinnamon rolls on the side.

candaceb108

I just made this for dinner. I used 3 large, organic eggs and an 8" pan. I added 2 Tbs of creme fraiche mixed with Pensey's 'Sunny Paris' dried herbs across the center top. I had visions of flipping it to create a creamy herby filling. The result was delicious, but not visually appealing. The mix was so fluffly and thick that it took longer to cook and was hard to determine when to fold. next time 2 eggs.

John Bridges

This is the basic recipe used for years and the famous Mere Poulard restaurant at Mont St. Michel, just inside the city gates as you begin your pilgrims ascent to the top!

India

My mother used to make a fluffy omelet, but hers ended up being put in the oven to bake in an oven-proof skillet. It was very much like a soufflé and was wonderful.

Pam Hyland

Yes, but theirs are cooked over a wood fire, which gives them a wonderfully smoky flavor.

Jan2

It was good, but perhaps a little fluffy for mushrooms. Treat it like an emperor’s omelette. Make the pan med. hot, but turn down to cook. With a plate over the 10in skillet to cook the top.

H Leben

This was my first experience with this type of omelette… I put goat cheese in mine and topped w strawberry sauce and fresh thyme. The only thing is that it seemed kind of dry to me. Do you think I cooked it too long? It was hard to know when it was done?! This was very fun to try.

NOLA Gal

I've followed the rules, separating the eggs, and have the best luck using a larger skillet (10") for 3-egg omelettes. Always a lovely result. However, the Camelia Grill, a storied institution here in New Orleans, has used a blender for their omelettes for nearly 80 years with nearly identical results. I often do too.Theirs always tastes a bit better than any from my kitchen. Perhaps their grill is better seasoned than my skillet. The heavy cream is essential.

camille

i have PCOS so i used almond flour instead of panko and IT WAS SO GOOD. What a genius recipe. will be on my weekly rotation.

Zack

I dont think i did this right. I think I over mixed the eggs, they were 1.5 inches tall when i put them in the pan, too tall to fold! It was like frying meringue.

Marie

I learned this technique for making an omelette decades ago, and though that this was the only way. Anything with the eggs unseparated is just scrambled eggs…

Carol

For years, I made this as an apres-New Year's treat, but without folding, and with a scoop of sour cream and another of caviar on top. Excellent recipe, very Mere Poulard.

New Yorker

Has anyone tried doubling, or almost doubling, the ingredients to amply serve two people? I would finish that in the oven instead of folding it.

hannah

cut into thick slices. Heat a large, heavy frying pan over medium-high heat, and add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add shallot, and cook, stirring, until it begins to soften, two or three minutes. Add the mushrooms, and cook for a few minutes, until they begin to soften and sweat. Add salt/pepper to taste and 2 cloves garlic, and cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms are tender, about five minutes. Stir in the parsleyadd this and cheese before folding omelette

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Wendy M

I have made this souffle omlette several times, after watching la mere Poulard souffle omelette being made on YouTube. Fold 3 times??? Good for deflation. Use a 8" cast iron pan & 2 eggs (tried a small drop of liquid smoke in egg yolks for Poulard smell) Watch the Japanese chef on youtube at Tokyo la mere Poulard for the best way to get the omlette out of the pan. If you don't like foamy, lightly cooked eggs, don't make and don't bother to comment.Dont put stuff on top of it.

Famous Amis

Wonderful! I agree with other reviewers that this recipe works better with two eggs at a time, and requires longer cooking. It also takes longer than 5 minutes to prepare if you’re using electric beaters. This fluffy, slightly sweet concoction got my picky, carb-loving kid to eat protein — adding it into the rotation!

DCCymb

We used to eat this omlette filled with raspberry jam in Europe as children for dinner. Some times accompanied by a dollop of sour cream. It was a special treat - and absolutely delicious

Lee

2 eggs next time. 3 works for 2 people but too much for just one person.

Sassy Sue

Light, fluffy interpretation of an omelette. After putting the eggs in the pan I topped it with grated mozzarella and tomatoes and herbs that have been caramelized in olive oil before folding the omelette over. Yum! Can’t wait to try it again with other savory’s as well as sweets.

Caroline R.

I'm not sure what "fold the egg over itself in thirds" means.

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Omelet Mousseline Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret to a fluffy omelette? ›

Chefs have been known to add flour to omelet batter for this exact reason. The leavening in the batter also adds “lift,” helping produce the thick, fluffy omelet diners have come to love.

Should an omelette have 2 or 3 eggs? ›

One omelette will serve one person and, because it is so quick to make, it's not worth cooking a large one for two. So, according to how hungry you are, use 2-3 large eggs per person. For omelettes, the fresher the eggs the better, but up to two weeks old is fine.

What is the trick to a perfect omelette? ›

Whisking air into the eggs is one secret to a fluffy omelet. Also, if you cook the omelet in a pan that's too large for the number of eggs used, it will naturally be flatter. On the other hand, you don't want to overload a small pan.

How many eggs should be in an omelette? ›

The Basics. Portion sizes: Use 2 eggs to make an omelet for one serving, 4 eggs to make an omelet for two. Never make an omelet with more than 5 eggs.

Should you put milk or water in an omelette? ›

If you want a lighter (not lighter in calories) and fluffier omelette, you can add a splash of water to the eggs which will create steam as it cooks. Or if you want a richer omelette, you can add a splash of milk or cream.

Should I put milk in my eggs for an omelette? ›

Many people add either milk or cream to their omelettes in order to bulk them out and have a more substantial dish without the need to add an extra egg. While this does work, it's crucial not to go overboard or you'll end up with a mixture that's too loose.

What makes an omelette taste good? ›

These cheeses are great with any omelette: cheddar, Gruyère, Swiss, American, gouda, goat cheese, feta, Colby jack, etc. Herbs/spices. add some herbs for extra flavor. Chives, dill, parsley, minced garlic, paprika, etc.

What liquid makes eggs fluffy? ›

But you don't need that much water to achieve fluff. Even a little makes a difference. As cookbook author J. Kenji-López-Alt explains it in The Food Lab, adding water to scrambled eggs “means more vaporization occurs, creating larger bubbles in the eggs and lightening them.”

What is the hardest type of omelette to make? ›

The Japanese soft egg omelette (called 'omurice' in Japan) is one of the hardest egg dishes to make, but it isn't impossible! 🍳 We show you how it's done. Have you tried to make it? 🤷🏽‍♂️ #fyp #foryou #egg #eggs #omelette #omurice.

Do you flip an omelette? ›

Flipping your omelette

If the omelette feels strong enough to be flipped, slowly edge it over the flat side so it forms a semi-circle. If you've got toppings it's especially important to do this gently; the flip should be more a guide then a quick action so the omelette doesn't break.

Why is my omelette rubbery? ›

The cooking temperature is key for the best omelette – too high and you end up with fluffy rubber, too low and the egg takes too long to cook and it might stick. A medium-high heat allows the eggs to set quickly without overheating them.

Do you cook omelette on high or low heat? ›

Omelettes should be cooked in the medium-low range on the stovetop. The temperature you cook an omelette on will depend on the heat of your stove and the type of pan you are using, but a medium heat is usually appropriate. The goal is to cook the omelette slowly, so that it sets properly and becomes fluffy.

Do you flip an omelette before adding cheese? ›

If you are making a cheese omelet add the egg right away and the cheese goes on/in after you've flipped the omelet.

Do you cook the filling in an omelette first? ›

Omelettes cook fast—far too fast for fillings to do much beyond warm up a bit. So the key to great filled omelettes is to cook your fillings beforehand and have them warm and ready to go. Par-cooking the filling while the salted eggs rest is a good way to do it.

What is 10 steps in making omelet? ›

directions
  1. Crack the eggs into a bowl.
  2. Add anything else you would like in the omelet.
  3. Add the splash of milk and whisk until yolks are broken.
  4. Put the bowl in the microwave for 1 minute. ...
  5. Check on the bowl every 30 seconds.
  6. Peel the string cheese.
  7. Take out the bowl and put the omelet on a plate.

Do you flip or fold an omelette? ›

Flip and fold the omelet.

Gently lift one side with the spatula to fold it in half, and press down on the top to allow the center to stick together. Allow the side still on the pan to cook to a golden brown, then flip it again, and allow the other side to cook to a golden brown too.

What size pan for 5 egg omelette? ›

Think about how many eggs you're flipping into omelette perfection at a time: An 8-inch pan will hold two or three eggs, so it's perfect for solo cooks, while pans 10 inches and up will accommodate at least five or six eggs, great for whipping up brunch for your family or guests.

How to cook egg steps? ›

How to Make a Perfect Fried Egg – 5 Easy Steps
  1. Heat the Pan. Start by putting your pan on the burner on high heat. ...
  2. Add Oil. Even with a non-stick pan, you're going to want to add some oil. ...
  3. Add Your Egg… Slowly. ...
  4. Add Water and Cover. Let your egg cook until it's turned white around the edges. ...
  5. Remove and Serve.
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