Bacon and Fried Potato Omelette

Gluten Free
Health score
5%
Bacon and Fried Potato Omelette
20 min.
1
487kcal

Suggestions

Looking for a delicious and versatile meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or lunch? Look no further than this mouthwatering Bacon and Fried Potato Omelette! Not only is this recipe gluten-free, but it's also ready in just 20 minutes, making it the perfect option for those on the go. With a generous serving size of 1 person, this omelette packs a flavorful punch with a total calorie count of 487 kcal.

To create this delightful dish, you'll need a few simple ingredients: 2 strips of bacon, 1 tablespoon of butter, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of heavy cream, 0.3 of an Idaho potato (peeled and grated), a pinch of pepper, and a pinch of salt. With the help of a bowl, a frying pan, and some paper towels, you'll be well on your way to a satisfying and scrumptious meal.

The process of making this omelette is both straightforward and fun. Begin by cooking the bacon until it's crisp and golden, then sauté the grated potato in the leftover bacon fat. Next, beat the eggs with cream, salt, and pepper, and pour them into a hot, buttered skillet. Top with the bacon and potatoes, and watch as the omelette takes shape with a few well-timed jerks of the pan. Finish by rolling the omelette onto a plate, and garnish with extra chives if desired.

With its perfect balance of protein, fat, and carbs (16.15%, 74.59%, and 9.26% respectively), this Bacon and Fried Potato Omelette is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. So why not give it a try and discover a new favorite breakfast, brunch, or lunch option?

Ingredients

  • strips bacon 
  • tablespoon butter 
  • large eggs 
  • teaspoon cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.3  baking potatoes grated peeled
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels

Directions

  1. In a medium skillet, cook bacon until crisp and golden.
  2. Place on paper towels, let cool, then chop roughly.
  3. Drain all but two tablespoons of bacon fat from skillet.
  4. Add potato and sauté until crispy and golden brown, about 5-6 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, beat eggs together well with salt, pepper, and cream.
  6. Place a 7 inch nonstick pan over high heat. When pan is hot, add butter. Swirl butter around to coat.
  7. Let butter foam, but don't let it turn brown.
  8. Add egg mixture.
  9. Let eggs sizzle, wait three seconds, then top eggs with bacon and potatoes.
  10. Move pan left and right, shifting the eggs around to even, then let them settle for about 5 seconds.
  11. Raise handle of pan slightly and vigorously jerk pan towards you, causing the eggs to be flung against the far side of the pan. Do this 5 times, once per second, or until correct shape is formed.
  12. Tilt pan high and hold the portion with the eggs over the burner for another 5 seconds.
  13. To roll omelet out onto the plate, bring the pan to the plate. Position the far lip on one end of the plate, holding the handle high. Push handle across the plate, causing the eggs to roll over themselves onto the plate.
  14. Garnish with more chives, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories487kcal
Protein16.15%
Fat74.59%
Carbs9.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
166.75
Glycemic Load
7.6
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
14.976086979327%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:486.55kcal
24.33%
Fat:40.18g
61.82%
Saturated Fat:17.34g
108.4%
Carbohydrates:11.22g
3.74%
Net Carbohydrates:10.46g
3.8%
Sugar:0.86g
0.95%
Cholesterol:436.79mg
145.6%
Sodium:818.05mg
35.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.58g
39.16%
Selenium:40.06µg
57.23%
Vitamin B2:0.52mg
30.87%
Phosphorus:297.3mg
29.73%
Vitamin B6:0.47mg
23.68%
Vitamin B5:1.97mg
19.69%
Vitamin A:981.54IU
19.63%
Vitamin B12:1.14µg
19.03%
Vitamin D:2.26µg
15.04%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.8%
Folate:55.12µg
13.78%
Iron:2.42mg
13.46%
Zinc:1.99mg
13.28%
Potassium:458.67mg
13.1%
Vitamin B3:2.41mg
12.04%
Vitamin E:1.62mg
10.79%
Magnesium:30.59mg
7.65%
Copper:0.15mg
7.47%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.46%
Calcium:73.07mg
7.31%
Vitamin C:3.07mg
3.72%
Fiber:0.76g
3.02%
Vitamin K:2.81µg
2.67%