Mushroom and Gruyere Cheese Omelet

By bonitariley

This is a filling for a 4-egg omelet or two 2-egg omelets for when you're having breakfast, brunch or dinner with somebody special. The combination of wine, cream & the delicate taste of Gruyere cheese makes it rich and delicious. The recipe can be doubled.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 shallots or 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 -1 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (fresh or canned)
• 1/2 lemon, juice of
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (whipping) or 1/4 cup half-and-half
• 1/2 cup grated gruyere cheese
• cayenne
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in
• 1 tablespoon cold water

Preparation

Step 1

1 Melt butter over medium heat. 2 Sauté chopped the shallots or green onions. 3 Stir in the mushrooms and lemon juice. 4 Add the wine and cream. 5 Stir in the cheese and let it melt. 6 Season with cayenne. 7 Add the cornstarch in water and stir to thicken, heating through.