
A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Canned ones may be used.
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Clean a cupful of large button mushrooms, canned ones may be used; cut them into bits
Put into a stewpan an ounce of butter and let it melt; add the mushrooms, a teaspoonful of salt, half a teaspoonful of pepper and half a cupful of cream or milk
Stir in a teaspoonful of flour, dissolved in a little milk or water to thicken, if needed
Boil ten minutes, and set aside until the omelet is ready
Make a plain omelet the usual way, and just before doubling it, turn the mushrooms over the centre and serve hot
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Cooking mushrooms in butter first drives off their abundant moisture through evaporation, concentrating their savory, umami-rich flavor while preventing a watery omelet. The flour-thickened cream creates a cohesive sauce that clings to the eggs rather than pooling, ensuring every bite has balanced flavor. Adding the filling just before folding allows the omelet to set properly without overcooking, maintaining the ideal tender, slightly creamy interior texture.
The mushroom filling can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently in a small saucepan over low heat, adding a splash of cream if needed to restore consistency. The omelet itself must be made fresh to order.
Omelets are best served immediately and do not store well, as the eggs become rubbery when reheated. Leftover mushroom filling can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and used in other dishes like pasta, over toast, or as a savory crepe filling.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The mushroom filling can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently in a small saucepan over low heat, adding a splash of cream if needed to restore consistency. The omelet itself must be made fresh to order.
Omelets are best served immediately and do not store well, as the eggs become rubbery when reheated. Leftover mushroom filling can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and used in other dishes like pasta, over toast, or as a savory crepe filling.