Omelettes are a breakfast classic. They are quick and easy to make. Mushrooms are a great omelette filling, and can be easily upgraded with other things, such as cheese or onion. If you don't like eggs for breakfast, you can always have your omelette for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients[1]

  • 2 teaspoons (10 grams) unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 handful button mushrooms, chopped or sliced
  • 2 eggs (or 4 egg whites)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) water
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Pepper (to taste)
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Preparing the Mushroom Filling

  1. 1
    Wash the mushrooms and cut them into thin slices. You can leave the stems on, or discard them. Be sure to scrub the mushrooms with a soft-bristled brush to remove any dirt. You don't need to peel them.
  2. 2
    Heat 1 teaspoon (5 grams) of unsalted butter in a medium-sized frying pan over medium heat. Save the rest of the butter for frying the eggs. Wait until the butter starts to sizzle and foam.
    • Alternatively, add a little avocado oil to a nonstick frying pan over medium heat and let it warm.
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  3. 3
    When the butter starts to sizzle, add the mushrooms, some salt, and some pepper. How much salt you use is up to your personal tastes. For extra flavor, add 1 clove of minced garlic.[2] You can also add some sliced onion or scallions.[3]
  4. 4
    Fry the mushrooms until they turn soft and brown. This will take about 4 minutes.[4] Stir the mushrooms from time to time using a spatula, so they don't burn.
  5. 5
    Remove the mushrooms from the pan, and set them aside. Place them into a bowl or onto a plate. Cover them with a lid, plate, or a piece of foil to keep them warm. You will be adding the mushrooms to your omelette just before serving it.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Making the Omelette

  1. 1
    Crack two eggs into a bowl, and add the salt, pepper, and water. For a lighter omelette, use 4 egg whites instead.[5] The water will evaporate when you fry the eggs, and help make them fluffier in the end.[6]
  2. 2
    Beat the eggs with a fork until they turn frothy. If you are using whole eggs (instead of whites), make sure that you break the yolks up. You won't be scrambling the eggs once you add them into the frying pan.
  3. 3
    Heat the rest of the butter in the frying pan over medium-high heat. The butter will start to sizzle and foam. Don't add the eggs yet. Instead, wait until the foam starts to disappear.[7]
  4. 4
    Tilt pan to coat the bottom with oil, then add the eggs. Once you have the eggs on the pan, continue tilting the pan around until the entire bottom is evenly covered with the egg mixture.[8] If necessary, use the tip of your spatula to help spread the egg mixture across the bottom of the pan.
    • For extra flavor, add 2 chopped, green shallots.[9]
  5. 5
    Let the omelette cook until the edges turn firm, then pull the edges away from the sides of the frying pan. This will happen after only a few seconds. Pulling the edges of the omelette away from the pan will allow the raw egg mixture to flow onto the hot pan and cook. [10]
  6. 6
    Let the omelette cook for about 1 minutes. As it continues to cook, it will turn opaque and set. Don't "scramble" the omelette during this time, or you will get scrambled eggs instead.
  7. 7
    Add the mushroom mixture when the omelette still has some raw egg on top. Only cover half of the omelette with the mushroom mixture; you will be folding the omelette in half. Don't worry, the omelette will continue to cook, even after you take it off the frying pan.
    • If you'd like some extra flavor, add ¼ cup (25 grams) of shredded cheese. Popular choices include: cheddar, parmesan, and gruyere.[11] [12]
  8. 8
    Fold the omelette in half. Use your spatula to gently separate the edges of the omelette from the frying pan. Then, slip the spatula under the bare side of the omelette, and flip it over onto the mushroom side.[13]
  9. 9
    Slide the omelette onto a plate and serve it immediately. If you'd like, you an garnish the omelette with some chopped chives, parsley, or grated cheese. Don't wait too long, however, or the mushrooms will turn greasy and cold.
  10. 10
    Finished.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    Can I use canned mushrooms?
    Kaloyan Todorov
    Kaloyan Todorov
    Community Answer
    Yes, but it will be less flavorful and won't taste quite as good as with fresh mushrooms.
  • Question
    How many kCal does this have?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    A mushroom omelette usually has anywhere between 500,000 and 2,000,000 calories in it.
  • Question
    Can I use milk instead of water?
    King Derekus of Tesco
    King Derekus of Tesco
    Community Answer
    I find using milk makes the omelette so much better, as you get a better consistency and a creamier flavor. If you really want that creamy flavor, try yogurt or cream.
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Warnings

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Things You'll Need

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • 7 to 10 inch frying pan, nonstick recommended
  • Spatula
  • Fork or whisk


About This Article

Linda McNally
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Personal Chef & Nutritionist
This article was co-authored by Linda McNally. Linda Ingaldson McNally is a Personal Chef & Nutritionist and the Co-Founder of Sage Home Chef based in Portland, Oregon. Linda and her team specialize in personalized meal preparation and create seasonal menus to accommodate various dietary restrictions. She has extensive knowledge in nutrition relating to women's health, mindful eating, and therapeutic diets. Sage Home Chef won the AI Business Excellence Awards for Oregon's Best Healthy Cuisine Personal Chef Services and Best of Portland Personal Chef Services in 2022. Linda has a degree in Journalism, Social Justice, and Family Studies from the University of St. Thomas and earned an MS in Nutrition from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland. This article has been viewed 273,407 times.
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Categories: Omelets
Article SummaryX

To make a mushroom omelette, start by rinsing the mushrooms and cutting them into slices. Next, heat butter in a skillet, fry the mushrooms in the butter until they turn soft and brown, and remove them from the pan. Then, beat the eggs until they turn frothy, add more butter to the pan, and pour in the egg mixture. Let the mixture cook until the edges get firm and the eggs set and turn opaque. Lastly, add the mushroom mixture, then gently fold the omelette in half, slide it onto a plate, and enjoy! For tips on cooking the eggs evenly, read on!

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