Omelette Arnold Bennett
An open omelette filled with smoked haddock and topped with a rich cheese sauce, finished under the grill.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Serves
- 2
- Level
- Medium
This indulgent omelette was created at the Savoy Hotel in London for the novelist Arnold Bennett. It's perfect for a lazy weekend brunch.
The omelette is cooked only until just set, then the sauce is added and it's browned under a hot grill.
Omelette Arnold Bennett
35 min total · approx. 520 kcal per serving
Ingredients
Method
- Poach the haddock in the milk for 5 minutes. Lift out, flake and keep the milk.
- Melt the butter, stir in the flour, then whisk in the warm milk. Simmer for 3 minutes, then add half the cheese and the cream.
- Heat the grill. Beat the eggs with some pepper and cook in a buttered ovenproof frying pan until almost set.
- Scatter the fish over, spoon over the sauce and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Grill for 2–3 minutes until golden and bubbling. Scatter with chives and serve.
Calories are an estimate per serving. Diet tags are a guide only: always check ingredient labels for allergens, and see our food safety note.