This potato omelette is wonderful if you are looking for an omelette recipe that is extra hearty. Rather than containing the usual eggs, cream, salt, and pepper that an omelette has, this potato omelette comprises shredded potatoes, cheese, salt, and cornstarch, which results in a tender omelette with tender chunks of potatoes. While this makes a perfect high protein breakfast, it can also be served for lunch alongside a fresh green salad.
To make the potato omelette, you mix shredded potatoes with eggs, cornstarch, salt, and parsley until combined. Then, it gets cooked in a pan before being topped with cheese slices and cooked until the cheese is melted.
What is a Potato Omelette?
This potato omelette is a classic three egg omelette except that it has shredded potatoes mixed into it as well. Rather than being folded in half with a filling in the way that American-style omelettes are, this is more of a frittata-style omelette that can be cut into wedges to serve. It has slices of cheese on top, which melts into the eggs beautifully.
Pro Tips
- Soak the shredded potatoes in water to soak up the starches. This will also prevent the potatoes from browning before you are ready to cook the omelette.
- Don’t overheat the pan or the omelette may brown too much. If you notice that your omelette is browning, you can reduce the heat to help the omelette cook more gently.
- Feel free to use whatever type of sliced cheese that you enjoy the most such as mozzarella, provolone, Swiss, or cheddar.
- If you don’t have a lid that fits on your frying pan, you could cover the pan with some aluminum foil instead to help the cheese melt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Type of Potatoes Should Be Used for the Potato Omelette?
Any potato that you would typically use for roasting, mashing, or frying would work in this potato omelette, such as Yukon Gold or russets.
Can I Add Other Vegetables to the Omelette?
Yes, you can! If you would like to add more nutrition and color to your homemade omelette, feel free to add sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach to your omelette, or any other veggies that you have in your fridge.
What to Serve With the Potato Omelette?
This potato omelette can be served with toast and fruit for a simple breakfast or alongside sausage, bacon, or ham if you are looking to add more protein. You could also serve it with a fresh salad if you plan to have the omelette for lunch.
How to Store the Potato Omelette
This potato omelette will keep in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. Simply cover it tightly in the pan to store in the fridge or cut it into wedges so you can fit them in an airtight container.
Ingredients
How to Make Cheesy Potato Omelette
Grate the potatoes and place them in a bowl of cold water.
Grate the potatoes and place them in a bowl of cold water.
Whisk the eggs in a bowl. Drain the potatoes and stir them with the starch and salt until combined.
Whisk the eggs in a bowl. Drain the potatoes and stir them with the starch and salt until combined.
Add the potatoes and parsley to the eggs and stir until combined. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and add half of the omelette mixture, spreading it into an even layer. Cover it with a lid and cook it until set. Once cooked, remove the omelette and set it aside.
Add the potatoes and parsley to the eggs and stir until combined. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and add half of the omelette mixture, spreading it into an even layer. Cover it with a lid and cook it until set. Once cooked, remove the omelette and set it aside.
Return the pan to the heat and cook the remaining half of the eggs until cooked with a lid on top.
Return the pan to the heat and cook the remaining half of the eggs until cooked with a lid on top.
Place the cheese on top, top it with the other omelette, cover it with a lid, and cook it until the cheese is melted.
Place the cheese on top, top it with the other omelette, cover it with a lid, and cook it until the cheese is melted.
Cut it into wedges and serve. Enjoy!
Cut it into wedges and serve. Enjoy!
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