Puffy Corn Omelet

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.

   Step 2

   Add corn to a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water, then remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Drain and, when cool enough to handle, cut kernels from cobs with a sharp knife into a bowl, then scrape cobs over bowl to extract “milk.”

   Step 3

   Melt butter in a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet (preferably lightweight) and remove skillet from heat, then transfer 3 tablespoons melted butter to bowl with corn (leaving remaining butter in skillet to cool). Toss corn to coat, and stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.

   Step 4

   Whisk egg yolks with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl until combined. Beat whites with a pinch of salt in another bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed until they just hold stiff peaks. Fold one third of whites into yolks to lighten, then fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly. Gently fold in corn mixture.

   Step 5

   Spoon mixture into skillet and bake until pale golden and set, 10 to 12 minutes. Loosen omelet with a heatproof rubber spatula and slide onto a plate. Serve sprinkled with chives.

2. Grilling Procedure

   Step 6

   If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. When charcoal turns grayish white (about 15 minutes from lighting), hold your hand 5 inches above grill rack to determine heat for charcoal as follows:

   Step 7

   Hot: When you can hold your hand there for 1 to 2 seconds

   Step 8

   Medium-hot: 3 to 4 seconds

   Step 9

   Low: 5 to 6 seconds

   Step 10

   If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then, if necessary, reduce to heat specified in recipe.

3. EB Fact

   Step 11

   Eggland’s Best eggs have just 175mg of cholesterol, compared to ordinary eggs that have 185mg of cholesterol. Using EB eggs in this recipe will reduce the total amount of cholesterol per serving by 5%!

4. Tips

   Step 12

   Quick Substitute: Use frozen corn when corn is not in season.

5. Step 13

   Say Cheese: Mix in your favorite... Swiss, cheddar or goat cheese.

6. Step 14

   Flavor Boost: Mix in a tablespoon each of chopped onions and chopped green pepper for an extra kick.

7. Step 15

   Finishing Touch: Right before serving, drizzle a little melted butter and put a dash of paprika on each piece.

8. Nutrition Information

   Step 16

   Serving size: 1 serving

   Step 17

   Calories: 243

   Step 18

   Fat: 18g (65.2% calories from fat)

   Step 19

   Cholesterol: 210mg

   Step 20

   Sodium: 338mg

   Step 21

   Total Carbohydrate: 13g

   Step 22

   Dietary Fiber: 2g

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   Protein: 8g