SOUFFLE OMELET (PUFFY OMELET)

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This Omelet is very light and fluffy. Fill it with any of your favorite fillers. Makes a very attractive presentation. Keep in mind that, although this dish looks very big, it is not as filling as you might think because it is such a light omelet.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 egg whites
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 egg yolks
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine

Steps:

  • Beat egg whites until frothy.
  • Add water and salt; continue beating about a minute or until stiff peaks form.
  • Beat yolks at high speed of electric mixer until thick and lemon colored (about 5 minutes).
  • Fold yolks into whites.
  • Heat butter in a 10 inch skillet with an oven proof handle.
  • Pour in egg mixture, mounding it a little higher on the sides.
  • Cook over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until eggs are puffed and set and the bottom is golden brown.
  • Place skillet in a 325 degree (163 celcius) oven; bake for 10 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Make a shallow cut off center of the omelet.
  • Place your fillers on the larger half of the omelet.
  • Fold the smaller half over the fillers.
  • Slip omelet onto a warmed plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.8, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 392.9, Sodium 456.1, Carbohydrate 1.6, Sugar 0.6, Protein 12.1

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