Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sliced button or cremini mushrooms
- ½ cup shredded aged Swiss cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, e.g., chopped chives or parsley)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Clean and slice the mushrooms. Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk until frothy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté Mushrooms: In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Cook Eggs: Push mushrooms to one side of the skillet. Pour egg mixture into the other side, tilting the pan to spread evenly. Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes until edges start to set.
- Add Cheese & Fillings: Sprinkle Swiss cheese over half of the omelet along with sautéed mushrooms (and herbs if using). Cook for an additional minute until cheese melts.
- Fold & Serve: Gently fold the omelet in half using a spatula and slide onto a plate. Serve hot with toast or salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 omelet (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 420mg
Keywords: Customize by adding bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition. You can swap Swiss cheese for cheddar or feta if desired. For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
