Lorraine-Style Omelet
Description
Perfect for the table and with drinks. Lorraine-style omelet is a very tasty and delicate dish. At first glance it may seem difficult to make. But once you try cooking this dish, you will see that the recipe for a Lorraine-style omelet is very simple. The only tricky part is catching the moment when the omelet needs to be folded. But I hope that with the help of this recipe with photos, everything will turn out great for you :) It can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat a skillet with butter over high heat.
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Step 2
Mix the eggs with salt and pepper. Do not whisk—the omelet should not be fluffy.
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Step 3
Pour the eggs into the pan and, holding the pan over the heat, gently shake it back and forth. This keeps the omelet from sticking to the bottom of the pan. At the same time, stir the omelet without piercing it all the way through. Do all of this quickly, for about 15–20 seconds.
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Step 4
Place grated cheese and sliced bacon or ham in a strip down the center of the still slightly runny omelet.
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Step 5
Using a spatula, fold the omelet into an envelope shape. Do this quickly while the omelet is still soft. That way it won’t break and will stay soft inside.
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Step 6
Remove the rolled omelet from the pan and serve.