French Onion Omelet

(6 servings)

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups red onion - chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped shallots (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup green onion - sliced
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme - crushed
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
In a 10-inch ovenproof skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add red onion, shallots (if desired), and sugar. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until tender and golden, stirring often. Remove 1/4 cup cooked onion mixture and set aside. Stir green onion, mustard, and thyme into skillet.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a bowl beat together eggs, water, salt and pepper. Stir in 3/4 cup of the cheese. Pour into the skillet.

Bake at 375 degree for 15 minutes or until completely set. Top with remaining cheese and the rest of the onion mixture.

Cut into wedges. Makes 6 main-dish servings.


The onions are cooked with sugar until tender. Green onions and seasonings are then added. Finally, a generous amount of Swiss cheese makes the omelet complete.


Mr Breakfast would like to thank Konnie for this recipe.

Recipe number 1822. Submitted 8/26/2006.