IHOP is famous for its pancakes, but the breakfast chain also makes the fluffiest omelets. Sure, stirring pancake batter in your omelet mixture might seem a little odd, but we figured if this is the trick IHOP uses to get their omelets on lock, we had to try it. Since we were first timers (and you probably will be, too), we kept the filling simple by just adding cheese (if you’re feeling fancy, try some thyme leaves and shaved Parmesan), leaving the focus on making the fluffiest omelet known to mankind. Adding pancake batter to eggs adds a touch of sweetness and results in an omelet that’s hefty and airy at the same time. Buttermilk pancake mix worked for us and will stack the odds in your favor, too.Copycat IHOP Pancake Batter Omelet Recipe by
It is marked that the Omelettes contain wheat and gluten as they are made with a splash of Buttermilk Pancake batter to create a light, fluffy Omelette. The same batter is also used in our Burritos and Bowls. The Scrambled Eggs do not contain Buttermilk Pancake batter.
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- 2 eggs
- ½ cup pancake batter
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup shredded cheese of your choice
- Step 1 Whisk together eggs, pancake batter, thyme leaves, salt, and pepper until well combined. Advertisement
- Step 2 Heat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add eggs and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until set. Flip and continue cooking until lightly golden brown.
- Step 3 Slide onto a plate and top with a bit of extra cheese. Serve.
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Totally wrong ratio of egg to pancake mix. Should have read the other comments before I made it. If you make it with the half cup to 2 eggs it will come out as an egg pancake. Not even close to IHOP.
The ratio is terrible in this. 1/2 cup of batter for two eggs. thats almost a 50/50 mix. it was not good at all. we saw that was too much and tried 1/2 cup for 4 eggs and it was still bad. Literally nauseated from it. Please be kind and take this recipe down. its terrible.
I have done this for YEARS!! The ratio of egg to batter is too high here. I use two tablespoons of batter for every two-egg omelette I make. I also add 1tablespoon milk. They come out super fluffy.
Did not like this at all. Took advice of the other review and added an egg and only 1/4 cup of pancake mix. It was still a thick batter Not an omelet, a pancake with eggs. No flavor at all. A disappointment. Ate 1/4 of it, threw the rest out.
Really dry and not tasty. Use 3 eggs and 1/4 C pancake batter instead of this recipe. Way better and fluffy. Cook on low heat too. Advertisement
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FAQ
How does IHOP get their omelettes so fluffy?
Do restaurants put pancake batter in eggs?
Does IHOP add anything to their eggs?
Does Denny’s put pancake batter in eggs?
Do IHOP omelets have pancake batter?
Feels so wrong, but tastes so right. In case you’ve been living your life off of social media (which, really, good for you), then you might not have heard about that thing with the omelets at IHOP. It’s where they add pancake batter to their infamous fluffy omelets.
Does IHOP make a good omelet?
By adding their pancake batter to the eggs, IHOP has cracked the code to making an omelet that’s fluffy, flavorful, and filling enough to keep you full until lunch. The next time a daydream about eating out leaves you with a craving for a restaurant-worthy omelet, give this spot-on “copycat” recipe a try!
Why does IHOP use pancake batter?
By adding a small amount of pancake batter to its eggs, IHOP accomplishes a few things: One, it adds some structure to the eggs, making them a little more sturdy and filling. Two, the extra moisture leads to a fluffier overall product. And three, it adds just the slightest amount of tasty pancake flavor to the mix.
Does pancake batter add fluff to omelets?
Pancake batter not only adds fluff to omelets, it adds heft too ― plus, a touch of sweetness. Don’t be fooled, this recipe is no delicate, custardy French omelet. It will never be used as the test of a great chef. But, it’s tasty. And it’s something we could all use come Saturday morning.