Easy Omelette Recipe (4 Delicious Variations)

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1. 1Step 1: Whisk the eggs, half-and-half, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
2. 2Step 2: Melt the butter in a 10-inch lidded nonstick skillet over medium heat. When the butter foams, add the eggs, tilting the skillet to spread them so that they cover the bottom of the skillet. Lower the heat to medium-low.
3. 3Step 3: Let the eggs cook undisturbed until the edges are set, for about a minute, then use a rubber spatula to gently lift the edges and tilt the skillet so that the runny eggs on top slide under the omelette and cook.
4. 4Step 4: Lower the heat to low. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook the omelette until the top is nearly set - it should be creamy and glossy but not liquid. This should take 2-3 minutes over low heat.
5. 5Step 5: If adding fillings, now is the time to add them. You will add them to half of the omelette. See the Notes section below for a few options.
6. 6Step 6: Fold the omelette in half and transfer it to a serving plate.
7. 7Step 7: Top with chopped chives and serve.