The Ultimate Keto Omelette: Your Perfect Low-Carb Breakfast

"a pristine marble kitchen counter in morning sunlight, presenting a well-seasoned cast iron pan, farm-fresh eggs, heavy cream, and freshly grated cheese neatly arranged for cooking. "

Looking for a protein-packed breakfast that keeps you full until lunch? This foolproof keto omelette is your answer.

Overhead view of three omelette variations on a rustic wooden table: classic, mediterranean, and spicy, each uniquely garnished.

KEY INFO
  • Prep: 5-10 mins
  • Cook: 5-10 mins
  • Total: 10-20 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: $3-5
DIETARY TAGS
  • Keto
  • Low-carb
  • Gluten-free
  • Paleo-friendly

Whisking eggs and cream in a glass bowl on a dark granite countertop

EQUIPMENT
  • Non-stick frying pan (or well-seasoned cast iron)
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board & knife
INGREDIENTS

Base:

  • 3 large eggs (150g)
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream (30ml)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Sizzling butter melting in a non-stick pan with gentle steam rising, illuminated by soft natural kitchen light.
Choose your fillings (max 3):

  • 40g grated cheddar/mozzarella
  • 2 strips crispy bacon, chopped
  • 30g sautéed mushrooms
  • 1/2 small avocado, sliced
  • 1 tbsp fresh herbs (chives, parsley)
METHOD
  1. Crack eggs into your mixing bowl, add cream, salt, and pepper. Whisk until fully combined and slightly frothy.
  2. Hands gently pushing the edges of a partially cooked omelette with a silicone spatula, allowing uncooked egg to flow towards the edges of the pan.

  3. Heat your pan over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles.
  4. Add 1 tbsp butter (15g) and swirl to coat the pan.
  5. Pour in egg mixture and immediately reduce heat to medium-low.
  6. As eggs set (about 2 mins), use your spatula to gently push the edges toward the center, tilting the pan to let raw egg flow to the edges.
  7. Half-folded omelette with cheese and bacon inside, steam rising from it.

  8. When top is still slightly wet but mostly set (about 1-2 mins), add your fillings to one half of the omelette.
  9. Fold the empty half over the fillings and cook for 30 seconds more.
  10. Slide onto a plate when the center is just set but still slightly glossy.

Omelette garnished with fresh herbs, photographed in natural light on a plate.

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