Britta's Mom's French Onion Soup Omelet

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   Add oil to a heated saute pan.

2. 2

   When hot, add onions and caramelize until nice and brown.

3. 3

   Set aside.

4. 4

   Break the eggs into a mixing bowl, add water, salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Melt the butter in an 8-inch non-stick pan and set over high heat.

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   Make sure the butter coats the whole pan.

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   When the foam has subsided, slowly pour in the eggs.

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   Tilt the pan to spread the eggs mixture evenly.

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   Let eggs firm up a little and then shake the pan and use the spatula to get the mixture away from the sides, into the middle, letting the liquid run under the sides.

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    Continue to cook until the mixture holds together.

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    Add mustard, caramelized onions and grated cheese to the center.

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    Tilt the pan to one side, and with a spatula fold about 1/3 of the omelet over the middle.

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    Shake the pan gently to slide the omelet to the edge of the pan.

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    Turn the omelet directly onto the plate by inverting the pan over the plate.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.