French Potato Omelet Recipe

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 30 mins

Total time: 40 mins

Serves: 4

We have here a potato omelet recipe in French style. It’s easily done in less than an hour. This would result into a garlic flavored potato omelet and of course, bacon and cheese are always present in a French cuisine. You will love the tasty combination of garlic and onions inside this omelet. Another thing, this is a high-protein dish so it’s also healthy. For a real tasty breakfast or brunch, try this recipe and enjoy eating French potato omelet with your whole family.

Ingredients

1 slice bacon, diced
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 cup cold cooked, diced potatoes (115 g)
3 eggs
cup Fresh-grated Parmesan or Romano cheese (100 g)
Salt and pepper to taste
cup olive oil (60 ml)

Instructions

In a small frying pan, heat 1/8 cup of oil for 3 minutes, sauté bacon in heated oil until crisp.
When the bacon is crisp enough, stir in green onions, garlic, and potatoes. Continue cooking for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir every 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, beat the eggs together in a large mixing bowl, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Remove frying pan from heat and pour out potato mixture into the bowl of beaten eggs. Stir to blend thoroughly.
Wipe frying pan clean and add remaining oil. Pour omelet mixture into the pan and cook omelet for 5 minutes or until bottom side is browned.
Flip omelet to the other side using a large spatula or by placing a plate over the pan and carefully turning the pan upside down into the plate.
Cook the other side of the omelet until it holds together and until browned.
Transfer into a serving platter using a large spatula.
Garnish with cheese on top and serve!