Brie Omelet

11 January 2026

A classic French Brie Omelet marries creamy, melted cheese with fluffy eggs. An egg and olive oil mixture gently cooked in butter, creates rolling curds, that blend with rich, melted brie. The outside takes on color and texture, whilst the inside remains velvety. It can be embellished with figs, berries, bacon, and herbs. A perfect pairing with rye toast, and a Bloody Mary.

Total Time -
About 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS -

Per serving -

2 large eggs
3 ounces Brie
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and pepper to taste
Italian parsley
Maldon salt flakes for garnish
Rye toast (optional)

TOOLS -

8 or 10 inch cast iron skillet
Medium offset spatula
Pepper mill

PREPERATION -

  • Slice Brie with bloomy rind into about 1/8 inch pieces

  • Place skillet at about 7 of 10 on a gas stove, with butter

  • Beat eggs, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a mixing bowl vigorously with a sturdy dinner fork until frothy

  • When butter begins to bubble, add egg mixture

  • Do not move until the pan is hot enough that the omelet will slide and not stick

  • Lift cooked egg with the spatula, and tilt to allow uncooked egg onto the surface of the pan

  • When most of the mixture is cooked, but still glistening - place cut brie onto one half of the egg surface

  • Flip the other half onto the brie half, and allow to melt

  • Slide omelet onto a plate

  • Add additional butter to the pan if necessary to toast bread

  • Serve with toasted Rye bread, chopped Italian Parsley, and Maldon salt

NOTES -

  • The rind of Brie cheese adds crucial flavor, texture and nutrients

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