Fluffy Puffy Omelet Recipe – A Light & Airy Breakfast Classic

🍳 Fluffy Puffy Omelet Recipe 🍳

Light as a cloud and golden as morning sunshine—this vintage omelet is breakfast magic.

This airy oven-baked omelet is a throwback to retro brunch tables and cozy Sunday mornings. Beaten egg whites make the texture impossibly fluffy, while a gentle bake ensures it's cooked through but never dry. A soft fold, a warm plate, and you’ve got a nostalgic breakfast that’s both elegant and easy.

🍽️ Yield: 2 servings
🔥 Estimated Calories: ~170 per serving
🕰️ Total Time: ~25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs, separated
• ¼ cup water
• ⅓ tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp butter or margarine

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, beat egg whites with water and salt until stiff peaks form (but not dry).
2. In another bowl, beat egg yolks with pepper until thick and lemon-colored.
3. Gently fold the yolks into the egg whites with a spatula, preserving the volume.
4. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
5. Heat butter in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat until it just sizzles when a drop of water hits it.
6. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and gently level the surface. Reduce heat and cook slowly for 5 minutes, until the bottom is lightly browned.
7. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. To serve, gently loosen the omelet with a spatula and fold in half. Serve immediately while warm and puffy.

💡 Tip: For extra flavor, sprinkle in chopped chives, grated cheese, or sautéed mushrooms just before folding the omelet in half.

🥚 Substitutions & Tips

• Use a non-stick or cast iron skillet that’s oven-safe.
• Dairy-free? Use olive oil or a plant-based butter alternative for sautéing.
• Add a pinch of smoked paprika for subtle warmth and color.

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Tools:

• ​Cast Iron Skillet - Preseasoned 10 inch
  A durable, oven-safe skillet perfect for achieving that golden-brown omelet crust.​

• ​Pyrex Smart Essentials 3-Piece Prepware Mixing Bowl Set
  Ideal for separating and beating egg whites and yolks.​

• ​OXO Good Grips 3-in-1 Egg Separator
  Makes separating eggs mess-free and efficient.​

• ​DI ORO Silicone Spatula
  Perfect for gently folding egg mixtures without deflating them.​

• ​Chef's Precision Oven Thermometer
  Ensures your oven is at the correct temperature for baking the omelet to perfection

Pair this light and fluffy omelet with something sweet—try our nostalgic Moist Pineapple Nut Bread for the perfect vintage breakfast plate. 🍍🍞

✨ Serve with toast and jam for a breakfast that feels like a hug. ✨