Souffle Omelet (Puffy Omelet)

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.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

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

Directions

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