Boursin Omelet

This beautifully basic omelet is the sleeper hit of chef Michael Tusk’s French-inflected bar à vin menu at Verjus in San Francisco. An homage to his love of dairy, spreadable garlic-herb cheese melts richly into the creamy center of the tender eggs. While it makes for a delicious and satisfying breakfast, this omelet is best with some crusty baguette, a crisp salad, and a glass of Chardonnay.

Nutrition Information

154 Calories

24g Carbohydrates

17g Protein

520mg Potassium

7g Fiber

8g Sugar

Ingredients

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, divided
1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
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