Avocado Cheesy Tomato Omelette (Print Version)

A creamy omelette packed with avocado, tomato, and melted cheese for a hearty breakfast or light meal.

# What You Need:

→ Egg Mixture

01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 2 tablespoons whole milk
03 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Fillings

04 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
05 - 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
06 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella)
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions (optional)

→ Cooking Fat

08 - 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl. Add the milk, season with salt and pepper, and whisk vigorously until fully combined and slightly frothy.
02 - Melt the butter or heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, tilting the pan to coat the surface evenly.
03 - Pour the egg mixture into the heated skillet and let it cook undisturbed for about 2 minutes, until the edges begin to set and pull away slightly from the pan.
04 - Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly across the surface, followed by the diced tomato. Cover the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese starts to melt.
05 - Arrange the diced avocado and chives or green onions (if using) over one half of the omelette. Using a spatula, gently fold the opposite half over the filling.
06 - Cook the folded omelette for 1 more minute to allow the cheese to finish melting and the avocado to warm through. Slide onto a plate, slice in half, and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The avocado makes everything impossibly creamy without needing a drop of cream.
  • It comes together in under twenty minutes, which means no hangry pacing in the kitchen.
  • You probably have most of these ingredients sitting in your fridge right now.
02 -
  • If the pan is too hot the bottom will brown before the top sets, so keep the flame at medium and trust the process.
  • Covering the pan while the cheese melts is the single trick that transforms this from a regular omelette into something extraordinary.
03 -
  • Dice the avocado right before adding it so it does not oxidize and turn an unappetizing brown while you cook the eggs.
  • A non stick skillet is not optional here unless you enjoy scraping half your omelette off the pan.

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