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French Omelet
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French Omelet

Boy, this was good. I’m a big fan of omelets, and I often make them just to use up leftovers, such as bell peppers or sausage. This French omelet was something special and definitely not ‘just’ something I threw together.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword eggs, omelet, omelette
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 467kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 slices bacon or 4 slices thin-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup potatoes diced (I used fingerlings, but any potato will do)
  • Creole seasoning to taste
  • 5 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped

Variations

  • Add a small handful of cooked sausage shredded cheddar, mushrooms, or shallots. If you don't have chives, throw in a little freshly chopped parsley.

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Heat oil in a seasoned 10" cast iron skillet (or a pan that can go into the oven) over medium heat.
  • Add the bacon and cook until browned but not completely crispy. Remove bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add the potatoes to the skillet and season with salt and pepper and Creole seasoning, if desired. Cook 8-10 minutes or until the potatoes are golden in color and are very tender. Remove to the same plate as the bacon.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper. Add a few decent sized pinches of Creole seasoning too, if desired.
  • Pour the fat out of the skillet. Return to stove top, but turn off the heat. Add in the egg mixture. Top with the bacon, potatoes, and chives.
  • Place in oven and bake until the eggs are set, about 8 minutes (check by poking a toothpick into the middle, or just shake the pan to see if the eggs have stopped jiggling).

Nutrition

Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 504mg | Sodium: 475mg | Potassium: 717mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 982IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 3mg