How the hell do you make an omelette?

The Waiting Trophy Man

I mean a good one? I could probably look it up or watch a YouTube video, but I don't want to. I'd rather learn here. Does anyone here want to tell me step for step how to make a perfect omelette? Also looking for different recipes. I bet Speedy knows how to make one.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

I use the fake eggs (egg beaters). Chop up some mushrooms onion an green pepper. Heat the veggies in a separate pan with a little butter. Pour the eggs into a pan, flip those Fuckers over when one side is done. Then as the other side is cooking I put all the veggies on....but only on one half....then I sprinkle some cheese over the veggies. Then I fold the other half of the eggs over...on top of the veggies.

I actually make a pretty omelet.
If I do say so myself.

The Waiting Trophy Man

Okay, so I wasn't flipping it over when one side was done. That makes sense.
How many eggs do you use? And I've never heard of fake eggs before.

dimitrispearljam

Im make a kick ass omelet......my 2 secret thing i put in are onion and sugar..

SPEEDY MCCREADY

I use the egg beaters Cuz it's just liquid. Easy to pour evenly in the pan. I usually pour about 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch of liquid into the pan.

I've made omelets from scratch, separating whites and yolk...then beating the whites to make everything fluffy.....but it's just a pain in the ass....I even own an omelet pan....also a pain in the ass....

The Waiting Trophy Man

Sugar?? Like a pinch? Brown sugar might be good.

Last-12-Exit

Just eat the eggs raw.

he.who.forgets

Instead of flipping the omelette, I like to finish mine in a hot oven. I pour 3-4 beaten eggs into a hot skillet and immediately throw in your veggies. Once it's about half cooked I add cheese on top and throw into the broiler on high. I guess that technically, this is a frittata, but it's basically the same thing and much easier. Just remember to use an oven proof (all stainless steel) skillet and a freakin pot holder or oven mit as I have burnt the hell out of my hand before.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

Every other way I have tried to make omelets. I end up with raw eggs in the middle. The way I do it now, its almost like making an egg pancake...Then I load up half with my veggies and cheese...And just flip the other half over. It turns out pretty damned nice. Try it with spinach and cheddar. Delicious.

The Waiting Trophy Man

Last-12-Exit said:

Just eat the eggs raw.

Who am I, Rocky?! And no, I would not be able to swallow one raw egg. It'd come right back up.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

I think I use a 6 inch pan, maybe 8 inch. Then ya feel all chef-like when you flip that fucker over using just the pan and not a spatula. Hahahaha

The Waiting Trophy Man

he.who.forgets said:

Instead of flipping the omelette, I like to finish mine in a hot oven. I pour 3-4 beaten eggs into a hot skillet and immediately throw in your veggies. Once it's about half cooked I add cheese on top and throw into the broiler on high. I guess that technically, this is a frittata, but it's basically the same thing and much easier. Just remember to use an oven proof (all stainless steel) skillet and a freakin pot holder or oven mit as I have burnt the hell out of my hand before.

I like that you mention a "hot oven" and a "hot skillet." Hey I might not be a master omelette maker or anything, but I'm not inept, lol.

This is the first I've ever heard of this method. I don't think I've ever heard of a frittata before? I may have to try it this way once I learn the normal way. Thanks!

Empty Glass

The Waiting Trophy Man said:

Last-12-Exit said:

Just eat the eggs raw.

Who am I, Rocky?! And no, I would not be able to swallow one raw egg. It'd come right back up.

Used to do this a bunch in high school (thanks Rock)... But yeah, I try this now I'm sure I'd puke

SPEEDY MCCREADY

he.who.forgets said:

Instead of flipping the omelette, I like to finish mine in a hot oven. I pour 3-4 beaten eggs into a hot skillet and immediately throw in your veggies. Once it's about half cooked I add cheese on top and throw into the broiler on high. I guess that technically, this is a frittata, but it's basically the same thing and much easier. Just remember to use an oven proof (all stainless steel) skillet and a freakin pot holder or oven mit as I have burnt the hell out of my hand before.

Oh come on!
Its much more fun flipping the fucker!
Because until you get good at it, you have raw eggs all over the oven top.

hahahaha

badbrains

Get in your car and go to Denny's.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

badbrains said:

Get in your car and go to Denny's.

Ya gotta get The Veggie Skillet at Dennys.

Fucking Awesome!

badbrains

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

badbrains said:

Get in your car and go to Denny's.

Ya gotta get The Veggie Skillet at Dennys.

Fucking Awesome!

I'm gonna crack chef speedy tonight even if that donkey chases to the river.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

badbrains said:

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

badbrains said:

Get in your car and go to Denny's.

Ya gotta get The Veggie Skillet at Dennys.

Fucking Awesome!

I'm gonna crack chef speedy tonight even if that donkey chases to the river.

We will see.

Get_Right

three eggs, beaten well
a pat of butter in a 10 inch pan over medium high heat
when the butter bubbles drop the eggs
stir the eggs with a fork until they start to set
add cheese, salt and pepper (or other ingredients-less is more)
fold over using thin flexible spatula- or use the speedy method if you have skills
turn down heat and let it cook through for about 3 mins
flip and turn off heat, let it rest a few mins
eat
use the best possible cheese as processed cheese has a lot of water content and can make your omelette runny.

Every man should know how to make a proper omelette- I lived on them in college.

RKCNDY

I've never flipped the eggs. After you pour in the scrambled eggs, you gently scrape the cooked egg from the edges to the center, tilt the pan so the liquid goes out to the edge and gets cooked.

Gotta use lots of butter, make sure the eggs don't stick to the pan, then toss in your fixings on one half, cover with a lid for a minute so it steams them, then slide half out on a plate then use the edge of the pan to fold the other half over the other.

and I love frittatas...way easier than an omelette.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

RKCNDY said:

I've never flipped the eggs. After you pour in the scrambled eggs, you gently scrape the cooked egg from the edges to the center, tilt the pan so the liquid goes out to the edge and gets cooked.

Gotta use lots of butter, make sure the eggs don't stick to the pan, then toss in your fixings on one half, cover with a lid for a minute so it steams them, then slide half out on a plate then use the edge of the pan to fold the other half over the other.

and I love frittatas...way easier than an omelette.

Yeah I gently scrape from the center. But then I give it a flip. Ya gotta give it the FLIP!!

And yes, plenty of butter.

RKCNDY

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

RKCNDY said:

I've never flipped the eggs. After you pour in the scrambled eggs, you gently scrape the cooked egg from the edges to the center, tilt the pan so the liquid goes out to the edge and gets cooked.

Gotta use lots of butter, make sure the eggs don't stick to the pan, then toss in your fixings on one half, cover with a lid for a minute so it steams them, then slide half out on a plate then use the edge of the pan to fold the other half over the other.

and I love frittatas...way easier than an omelette.

Yeah I gently scrape from the center. But then I give it a flip. Ya gotta give it the FLIP!!

And yes, plenty of butter.

I don't flip cuz I don't mind the bit of raw egg...I usually order eggs over easy, and when I hard boil them, the centers are still slightly runny.

deadendp

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

RKCNDY said:

I've never flipped the eggs. After you pour in the scrambled eggs, you gently scrape the cooked egg from the edges to the center, tilt the pan so the liquid goes out to the edge and gets cooked.

Gotta use lots of butter, make sure the eggs don't stick to the pan, then toss in your fixings on one half, cover with a lid for a minute so it steams them, then slide half out on a plate then use the edge of the pan to fold the other half over the other.

and I love frittatas...way easier than an omelette.

Yeah I gently scrape from the center. But then I give it a flip. Ya gotta give it the FLIP!!

And yes, plenty of butter.

I make my omelette like you. I do flip it, though. I'm not a raw egg fan, but do enjoy my mom's sunny side up eggs. I have the skills of Speedy with flipping. I haven't lost an egg since I was 12 and that was a long time ago.

The Waiting Trophy Man

Get_Right said:

three eggs, beaten well
a pat of butter in a 10 inch pan over medium high heat
when the butter bubbles drop the eggs
stir the eggs with a fork until they start to set
add cheese, salt and pepper (or other ingredients-less is more)
fold over using thin flexible spatula- or use the speedy method if you have skills
turn down heat and let it cook through for about 3 mins
flip and turn off heat, let it rest a few mins
eat
use the best possible cheese as processed cheese has a lot of water content and can make your omelette runny.

Every man should know how to make a proper omelette- I lived on them in college.

Good stuff. Great detail. Thanks.

The Waiting Trophy Man

RKCNDY said:

I've never flipped the eggs. After you pour in the scrambled eggs, you gently scrape the cooked egg from the edges to the center, tilt the pan so the liquid goes out to the edge and gets cooked.

Gotta use lots of butter, make sure the eggs don't stick to the pan, then toss in your fixings on one half, cover with a lid for a minute so it steams them, then slide half out on a plate then use the edge of the pan to fold the other half over the other.

and I love frittatas...way easier than an omelette.

This is closer to how I was trying to make mine. I think I was using too many eggs, though. I don't want any runny egg in mine, which is what was happening. And I was cooking mine so long that it was getting too brown on the one side. I would love to be able to "slide half out on a plate then use the edge of the pan to fold the other half over the other." I'm gonna work on that part!

Best omelette I ever had was at a Smitty's and it had mushrooms, spinach and mozzarella. So good. That was about 2 years ago. I still think about it.

brianlux

There's this great little restaurant in Garberville, CA. called Woodrose Cafe. Last time I was there I could see the kitchen from where we sat and watched the cook make an omelet. I thought, "Well, that's exactly what I do." But mine are never as good as what this guy cooked up. I'm a decent cook but omelets for some reason escape me.

Hobbes

You can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs.

Wobbie

man, I'm hungry!

ldent42

Step 1. Open Grubhub app
Step 2. Select nearest coffee shop/deli/diner
Step 3. Select your omelette
Step 4. Place your order
Step 5. Wait
Step 6. Answer doorbell

OR

Step 1. Open yelp app
Step 2. Select "nearby restaurants"
Step 3. click on the first coffee shop/deli/diner with 4+ stars
Step 4. Click the phone number button
Step 5. Speak to a Hooman person & tell them what kind of omelette you want
Step 6. Wait
Step 7. Answer doorbell

Foolproof.

Wobbie

ldent42 said:

Step 1. Open Grubhub app
Step 2. Select nearest coffee shop/deli/diner
Step 3. Select your omelette
Step 4. Place your order
Step 5. Wait
Step 6. Answer doorbell

OR

Step 1. Open yelp app
Step 2. Select "nearby restaurants"
Step 3. click on the first coffee shop/deli/diner with 4+ stars
Step 4. Click the phone number button
Step 5. Speak to a Hooman person & tell them what kind of omelette you want
Step 6. Wait
Step 7. Answer doorbell

Foolproof.

is that how to pay 10 bucks for a dollar's worth of ingredients?

Wobbie

or is it $15 in NYC?