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bacon potato omelet

A hearty omelet filled with savory bacon and tender potatoes.

40 min
Easy
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bacon potato omelet

Ingredients

bacon strips (diced) 3
potatoes (diced peeled) 2 cups
onion (chopped) 1 medium
eggs (lightly beaten) 3
Salt and pepper to taste
shredded cheddar cheese 1⁄2 cup

Instructions

1

Cook the base

In a 9-inch nonstick skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain, reserving the drippings. Set the bacon aside. In the reserved drippings, cook the potatoes and onion until tender, stirring occasionally. Add the eggs, salt, and pepper; gently mix.

2

Shape and finish

Cover and cook over medium heat until the eggs are completely set. Sprinkle with the cheese. Remove from heat; cover and let stand until the cheese melts. Sprinkle with the bacon. Carefully run a knife around the edge of the skillet to loosen; transfer to a plate. Cut into wedges.