Boursin Omelet "The Bear"
Adapted by Kyle Libramonte
Prep Time: 5 m • Cook Time: 10 m
Serves 1
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, divided
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese (such as Boursin), at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon thinly sliced fresh chives
Instructions:
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Preheat the Claypot Cooker
- Set your Magnifique Claypot Cooker to Sauté / High.
- Add 1 tablespoon butter and allow it to melt, coating the base of the pot.
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Caramelize the Onion
- Add the chopped onions and sauté for 4–5 minutes until they start to soften.
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Add water and 1/8 teaspoon salt, stir, and cook for another 5–6 minutes until golden and tender.
- Remove onions and set aside. Wipe the claypot clean.
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Prepare the Eggs
- In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt until smooth.
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Cook the Omelet
- Return the claypot to the cooker on Sauté / High, add the remaining 1 teaspoon butter.
- Pour in the egg mixture, stirring gently for 10–20 seconds until it begins to thicken, then let it sit undisturbed until the edges set.
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Add Cheese and Filling
- Reduce heat to Saute Low
- Spread the Boursin cheese over one portion of the omelet.
- Add about half the caramelized onions on top of the cheese.
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Fold and Finish
- Fold the omelet over the filling and gently roll toward the bottom edge.
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Turn off heat and let rest 10 seconds.
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Transfer to a plate and garnish with remaining onions, chives, and a small pat of butter if desired.
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