
A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Beat up three eggs, and add to them a tablespoonful of milk and a tablespoonful of grated cheese
add a little more cheese before folding
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turn it out on a hot dish
grate a little cheese over it before serving
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Adding milk to beaten eggs creates steam during cooking, which helps produce a lighter, fluffier omelet. The cheese incorporated into the egg mixture melts evenly throughout, while the cheese added before folding creates distinct pockets of melted richness. The final grating of cheese on top provides textural contrast and concentrated flavor that hasn't been diluted by cooking.
Eggs can be beaten with milk and cheese up to 1 hour ahead and refrigerated. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes and whisk briefly before cooking to recombine.
Omelets are best enjoyed immediately and do not store well. If necessary, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 day, but texture will become rubbery. Reheat gently in a covered skillet over low heat for 1-2 minutes.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
Eggs can be beaten with milk and cheese up to 1 hour ahead and refrigerated. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes and whisk briefly before cooking to recombine.
Omelets are best enjoyed immediately and do not store well. If necessary, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 day, but texture will become rubbery. Reheat gently in a covered skillet over low heat for 1-2 minutes.