Cheesy Omelette
A simple, cheesy omelette made with eggs and grated cheese, perfect for a quick family meal.
Allergens: contains eggs, milk. Brands differ, so always check the labels on what you buy.
Per serving (approx.): 2g carbs · 2g sugars · 0g fibre. Estimates for carb counting, not medical advice. If you have diabetes, follow your GP or dietitian's advice.
Not every ingredient has a checked price at Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Iceland, so they aren't compared here.
Ingredients and prices
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| Ingredient | Tesco | Sainsbury's | Morrisons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eggspack 6 · use 6 | £2.10£0.35 each | £2.40£0.40 each | £2.10£0.35 each |
| Cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)use 100g | £6.90450g · £1.53 per 100g | £1.47250g · £0.59 per 100g | £2.85350g · £0.81 per 100g |
| Milk (semi-skimmed)use 200ml | £0.85568ml · £0.15 per 100ml | £0.85568ml · £0.15 per 100ml | £0.85568ml · £0.15 per 100ml |
| Unsalted butterpack 250g · use 20g | £1.85£0.74 per 100g | £1.85£0.74 per 100g | £1.85£0.74 per 100g |
| Basket total (full packs) | £11.70 | £6.57 | £7.65 |
| Cost of what this recipe uses | £4.08 | £3.44 | £3.36 |
| Per serving | £1.02 | £0.86 | £0.84 |
From your cupboard
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Prices checked on 3 October 2026 from each supermarket's own listing or a price-comparison site. Each shop's unit price (or pack size) is shown under its price, and "cost of what this recipe uses" compares like with like (tap a price to see its source). Cheapest in each row is ticked. Prices, offers and pack sizes change; loyalty-card prices are not included unless stated.
Method
The method is written for 4. For a different number, use the amounts in the table above.
- Chop the spring onion into thin slices and grate the cheese. Whisk the eggs in a bowl.
- Add the whisked eggs to a mixing bowl. Pour in 200ml of semi-skimmed milk and mix well. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Place a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add 20g of unsalted butter to the pan and let it melt.
- Pour the egg and milk mixture into the melted butter in the pan. Let it cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the edges start to set.
- Once the edges are set, add the sliced spring onion and grated cheese on one half of the omelette. Cook for another minute or until the cheese has melted.
- Using a spatula, fold the omelette over the cheese and onion mixture. Cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the omelette is fully set and the bottom is golden.
- Place the cooked omelette on a plate and serve immediately.
Tips
- For a healthier version, use low-fat milk and reduce the cheese to 50g.
- To batch-cook, make multiple omelettes at the same time using larger pans and adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- When reheating, cover the omelette with a lid and heat in a microwave or oven until heated through, checking and adjusting the cooking time as needed.
Nothing wasted: your leftover ingredients
Supermarkets sell set pack sizes, so you'll have some ingredients left. Here's how to keep them, and other recipes here that use them up.
- Cheese (cheddar or mozzarella) · about 100g left
Keep wrapped in the fridge. Grate any extra and freeze it: it melts straight from frozen on pasta bakes and toasties. Use it in: Creamy Tomato & Hidden Veg Pasta Bake, Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Bake, Cheesy Bean & Rice Casserole. - Milk (semi-skimmed) · about 800ml left
Keep in the fridge and use by the date on the pack; milk can also be frozen. Use it in: Rich Chocolate Mousse, Beef and Ale Pie, Banana muffins. - Unsalted butter · about 230g left
Check the label: most raw ingredients can be frozen before their use-by date, and cupboard staples keep for months. Use it in: Banana muffins, Ginger Cake, Pad Thai with Chicken.
Storing leftovers
Cool leftovers and put them in the fridge or freezer within 1–2 hours. Eat fridge leftovers within 2 days, or freeze them. Defrost in the fridge and reheat only once, until steaming hot all the way through (Food Standards Agency guidance).