Soufflée omelette with cheese
Halfway between an omelette and a soufflé, this quick recipe give a light and delicious result. The secret is mainly in the two cooking methods: frying pan, then oven.
437 K 3.5/5 (71 reviews)
55 min.
Easy
6 people
5 IngredientsLast modified on: June 22th 2013
For 6 people, you will need:
6 
100 g 
½ 
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 55 min.
If you start now, at , you will finish around : ?.Change start time
To finish around 7pm, you'll need to have started before: .Change end time
Step by step recipe
Stage 1
Separate egg whites from yolks.
Stage 2 - 10 min.
Whisk whites to soft peak stage, not too firm.
Stage 3 - 5 min.
Add lemon juice to yolks, salt, pepper and beat until quite frothy.
Stage 4 - 3 min.
Add grated cheese and mix gently.
Stage 5 - 2 min.
Add a few tablespoons of whites to yolks and cheese.
Stage 6 - 3 min.
Fold into yolks using a maryse.
We add a little white to yolks at first to facilitate the final blending.
We add a little white to yolks at first to facilitate the final blending.
Stage 7 - 2 min.
Pour this mix into the remaining whites...
Stage 8 - 7 min.
... and fold, still using the maryse...
Stage 9
... until thoroughly mixed.
Stage 10 - 2 min.
Preheat your oven to 356°F (180°C).
Put a non-stick frying pan on medium heat without fat, and then put in a metal ring.
If you don't have metal ring, don't worry, use any pan you can find with non-stick bottom (otherwise put a sheet of greaseproof paper in the bottom) which can go both on the hob and in the oven.
Put a non-stick frying pan on medium heat without fat, and then put in a metal ring.
If you don't have metal ring, don't worry, use any pan you can find with non-stick bottom (otherwise put a sheet of greaseproof paper in the bottom) which can go both on the hob and in the oven.
Stage 11 - 5 min.
When frying pan is quite hot, pour in the egg mix and cook like this for about 3 to 5 minutes.
Stage 12 - 10 min.
Then put in the oven for about 10 minutes, check cooking like for a cake.
Stage 13 - 1 min.
Don't hesitate to finish under the grill to brown the top.
Stage 14 - 1 min.
Remove the ring (if used) by passing a knife blade all around it, between omelette and metal sides.
Stage 15
Serve preferably with a small green salad, French dressing and herbs.
Stage 16
A possible variation, tomato souflée omelette: pour half the mixture into pan, then add a layer of cooked tomato slices (pan-fried beforehand in a little olive oil), and finally add the remaining mix. Then cook and serve as usual.
Remarks
The ideal utensil for this recipe is a non-stick frying pan with removable handle.
Serve with a herb salad on the side, as I think that something with a hint of acidity makes a good accompaniement.
Serve with a herb salad on the side, as I think that something with a hint of acidity makes a good accompaniement.
Keeping: To eat right now.
Source: From Thierry Marx.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 60 RDI=20 % | 10 RDI=1 % | 60 RDI=9 % | 810 RDI=40 % | 3,370 RDI: 40 % |
| Per 100 g | 10 RDI=5 % | 2 RDI=0 % | 10 RDI=2 % | 170 RDI=9 % | 730 RDI: 9 % |
| Per person | 10 RDI=4 % | 2 RDI=0 % | 9 RDI=1 % | 130 RDI=7 % | 560 RDI: 7 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 6 people : 2.05 €
- Per person : 0.35 €
Change currency: 
Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
This recipe uses (among others)
Grated cheese
Like these other recipes: Mornay onion tart, Ham pasta bake, Gratin with Parmesan flavours, Italian style gratin, Chard and potato gratin, ... See them all 71
Egg
Like these other recipes: Arizona cupcakes, Oven omelette, Génoise (Genoa sponge), Almonds pyramids, Chocolate eclairs, ... See them all 232
Lemon
Like these other recipes: Fish in white wine, Poppy seed and lemon cake, Pear and lime meringue pie, Cucumber and salmon salad, Purple Pesto, ... See them all 119
Pepper
Like these other recipes: Spinach and ricotta ravioli, Rustic chicken and mushroom pie, Spinach on toast with bechamel, Green hummus, Meatballs, ... See them all 615
Other recipes you may also like
Stewed apple (compote)
Here is a very basic but delicious recipe, and the pitfalls to avoid.November 8th 20172.43 M 14.8 1 hour 15 min.
Stewed apricots
Here is how to make delicious stewed apricots, both an easy and a more sophisticated way.July 12th 2023792 K 143.5 1 hour 20 min.
Chestnut cake
This delightful cake is doubly chestnutty: it contains chestnut flour, and sweet chestnut purée.May 8th 2020335 K5 1 hour 15 min.
Brioche dough
It's a soft and rich dough, with butter and eggs which give a smooth and incredibly tasty brioche. This is the basic recipe for brioche dough, used for all other brioche-based recipes on the site.September 16th 2020525 K 44.2 14 hours 30 min.
Herb olive oil
This flavoured olive oil, easy to prepare, goes very well with Mediterranean cuisine: pizzas, pastas, pan bagnat, etc...February 21th 2011308 K3.8 25 min.
News list of cooking-ez.com
Sign up to receive the latest recipes (next batch due to be sent on 2025-03-30)
Note: We'll never share your e-mail address with anyone else.
Post a comment or question
Follow this recipe (as 14 people already do)
If you are interested in this recipe, you can "follow" it, by entering your email address here. You will then receive a notification immediately each time the recipe is modified or a new comment is added. Please note that you will need to confirm this following.
Note: We'll never share your e-mail address with anyone else.
Alternatively: you can subscribe to the mailing list of cooling-ez.com , you will receive a e-mail for each new recipe published on the site.