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Potato and Cheese Omelette

Fuel your morning with a fluffy potato and cheese omelette, combining hearty potatoes and melted cheese for a filling, flavorful start.

Time
20 min active · 30 min total
Yield
2 servings
Steps
10
Potato and Cheese Omelette

Ingredients

  • Eggs 3 pcs
  • Gouda Cheese 65 g
  • Salt 0.5 tsp
  • Ground Black Pepper 0.5 tsp
  • Potatoes 2 pcs
  • Red Onion 1 pcs
  • Green Onion 3 stalk
  • Vegetable Oil 4 tbsp

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Step 1

    Wash and peel the potatoes. Prepare a skillet with a lid and a grater.

  2. Step 2

    Step 2

    Crack the eggs into a bowl. Add salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth.

  3. Step 3

    Step 3

    Finely grate the cheese and mix it with the eggs.

  4. Step 4

    Step 4

    Slice the potatoes into thin, almost translucent rounds. Dice the red onion finely and chop the green onion stalks.

  5. Step 5

    Step 5

    Heat the skillet with vegetable oil and, stirring, sauté the red onion until golden, about 1 minute.

  6. Step 6

    Step 6

    Add the potatoes to the onion and continue to fry for 2–3 minutes.

  7. Step 7

    Step 7

    Drain any excess oil from the skillet. Transfer the fried vegetables to the egg-cheese mixture. Add the green onion to the combined ingredients and mix well.

  8. Step 8

    Step 8

    Heat the skillet with the remaining vegetable oil. Add the egg mixture and spread it evenly. Cover with a lid and cook over medium heat until the omelette is set, about 3–4 minutes. Remove the lid. Place a large plate over the skillet and flip to turn the omelette onto the plate.

  9. Step 9

    Step 9

    Return the skillet to the stove and slide the omelette back in, cooked side up. Fry until a golden crust forms on the other side.

  10. Step 10

    Step 10

    Carefully transfer the omelette to a plate and serve immediately, while it's still hot.

Nutrition (per 100 g)

205 kcal
6.95 protein
16.24 fat
7.83 carbs