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Ham and cheese soufflé omelette
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This posh omelette uses the soufflé mixing method to make it light and airy without losing any of the flavour. It is simple to make and tastes great
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Serves: 1
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Prep time: 20 mins
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Skill level: Easy peasy
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggs
- 2 slices thin sliced ham, cut into strips
- Knob of butter
- 50g mature white Cheddar, grated, plus a little extra to garnish
Method
- Crack the eggs and carefully separate them, putting the yolks in one bowl and the whites in another one.
- Beat the yolks with some salt and pepper and stir in the ham. Whisk the whites until stiff, then fold into the yolk mixture.
- Heat the butter in a frying pan and pour in the omelette mixture. Cook over a medium heat for 2 to 3 mins.
- Sprinkle over the cheese, then put the omelette under a preheated grill and cook for 3 to 4 mins, until the cheese is golden and bubbling. Fold over the omelette and slide onto a plate. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and serve with salad leaves.
Nutritional information per portion
- Calories 560(kcal)
- Fat 44.0g
This nutritional information is only a guide and is based on 2,000 calories per day. For more information on eating a healthy diet, please visit the Food Standards Agency website.
Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.
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