This document provides instructions for making an omelet in 7 steps: 1) Crack and whisk eggs; 2) Add milk or water and seasonings; 3) Heat a nonstick skillet; 4) Add egg mixture; 5) Cook until set; 6) Add fillings like cheese, meat or vegetables; 7) Fold in half and serve. It recommends using ingredients like cheese, ham, beans, peppers or spinach for fillings and provides examples of vegetarian, southwest and Italian-style omelet recipes.

1. 7 Steps to
Creating an Omelet
Pinchin’ Pennie$ in the Kitchen
Created by:
Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D.
Food and Nutrition Specialist
Becky Berg, Program Assistant

2. 1. Crack Two Eggs in a
Small Bowl.
• Mix well with a wire whisk or fork.

3. 2. Add Water or Milk and Mix.
• Water or milk: 1 Tbsp.
• Season with salt, pepper and herbs (if
desired).
• Herbs: dried or fresh
– Chives
– Parsley
– Basil

4. 3. Heat a Nonstick Skillet Over High
or Medium High Heat .
• Add 2 tsp. of butter or margarine.
• Rotate pan to coat the bottom.
Or: Use nonstick cooking spray.

5. 4. Add Egg Mixture to Pan.
• Tilt to coat bottom of pan with egg mixture.

6. 5. Cook Egg Mixture.
• Pull the cooked egg from the edge of the pan
with a spatula.
• Let the uncooked egg mixture flow under the
cooked portion.

7. 6. Add Desired Fillings
• 2 to 3 Tbsp. grated cheese
– Cheddar, mozzarella, Pepper Jack, Swiss,
American, etc.
• 3 to 4 Tbsp. lean protein
– Canned black beans (drained and rinsed), diced
ham, chicken, crisp bacon
• 3 to 4 Tbsp. vegetables
– Onion, mushrooms, green pepper, tomatoes,
salsa, spinach, green chili peppers

8. 7. Fold Omelet in Half.
• Slide onto plate.
• Serve immediately.

9. Omelet Ideas
• “Vegetarian:” Pepper Jack cheese,
green peppers, onions, tomatoes and
mushrooms
• “Southwest:” black beans, cheddar
cheese, green onions and salsa
• “Italian:” Mozzarella cheese, spinach,
chopped tomatoes and basil

10. Menu Idea
• Omelet
• Whole-grain toast
• Fresh or canned peaches
• Low-fat or fat-free milk