Savory French Omelet Recipe

Name: Savory French Omelet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

1
In a large skillet, fry bacon until crisp. Crumble cooked bacon;.
2
set aside. Add 1 tablespoon oil to bacon drippings.
3
Add potatoes.
4
and leek; saute until tender. Stir in crumbled bacon; set aside.
5
In a large bowl, beat together eggs, salt and white pepper. Stir in sauteed-potato mixture and cheese.
6
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.
7
Fold cooked omelet in half. Use a broad spatula to place omelet on a platter.
8
Garnish with parsley sprig.
9
If desired, cook 4 small omelets instead of 1 large omelet.

1312

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 -8 slices bacon, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 potatoes, peeled, finely chopped, 1 leek, sliced, and more.

Yes, Savory French Omelet falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Savory French Omelet

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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