My family loves my fried-egg 'omelets,' and they're surprisingly easier to make than the real thing

The omelet pairs nicely with toast.Steven John

• I came up with my own recipe for fried-egg "omelets," and they're a crowd-pleaser in my house.
• You can customize each omelet before and during the cooking process.

Now that eggs are actually affordable again after record-high prices in 2023, they're a staple in my family's diet.

I've been making what I jokingly call my "Patented Fried Egg Omelet" for years now. Although it's entirely likely that someone else is cooking the exact same meal, I've yet to come across it.

They're easy to make, delightful to eat, and an impressive crowd-pleaser.

Here's how I make them.