SAVORY FRENCH OMELET

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I found this recipe in a Best of International Cooking Book that I have been dying to try. So of course I say to myself, thats perfect for ZWT3 France! Perfect for a breakfast thats full of flavor!

Provided by superblondieno2

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 4 omelets, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 -8 slices bacon
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 potatoes, peeled, finely chopped
1 leek, sliced
8 eggs
1 pinch salt
1 pinch white pepper
1/2 cup gruyere cheese, finely chopped (2 oz.)
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 fresh parsley sprig

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, fry bacon until crisp. Crumble cooked bacon;.
  • set aside. Add 1 tablespoon oil to bacon drippings.
  • Add potatoes.
  • and leek; saute until tender. Stir in crumbled bacon; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat together eggs, salt and white pepper. Stir in sauteed-potato mixture and cheese.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in skillet. Pour in egg mixture. Cook over low heat until underside is browned and top is soft and moist. Sprinkle chopped parsley over top.
  • Fold cooked omelet in half. Use a broad spatula to place omelet on a platter.
  • Garnish with parsley sprig.
  • If desired, cook 4 small omelets instead of 1 large omelet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.1, Fat 40, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 461, Sodium 519.4, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 23.1

Unarine Managa
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different cheeses, vegetables, and herbs, and it's always delicious.


Hafsah Muhammad
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This omelet was a bit too salty for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Touheed Abbasi
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I've never made an omelet before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm definitely going to try it again.


Amaan Abbasi
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This is my go-to omelet recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Khushtyar Khan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my omelet turned out rubbery. Maybe I cooked it for too long?


Sokeye Abidemi
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This omelet is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Courst Bouy
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I made this omelet for breakfast this morning and it was delicious! The perfect way to start my day.


Sumi Bagom
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The omelet was bland and the instructions were unclear.


Sujan Bishokarma
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Chelley Nickerson
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I'm not a big fan of omelets, but this one was really good! The cheese and herbs added a lot of flavor.


mri sharmin
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The omelet was a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


Najeb Jan
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Olivia498
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This omelet was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.