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Brayaude omelet with green salad

A brayaude omelet is a thick omelet with potatoes, Auvergne ham and cantal cheese, served with a green salad. It serves 4, takes 40 minutes, is rated easy and costs about €2.50 per person. The trick is cooking it low and covered, so the inside stays soft without the bottom burning.

Tonight, a thick brayaude omelet with potatoes, Auvergne ham and cantal cheese, served with a crisp green salad.

Brayaude omelet with green salad
Total time
40 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€2.50
Calories per person
690 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Fall
The kids
They generally like it

The brayaude omelet comes from the mountains of Auvergne, where cooking relies on simple pantry staples, eggs, potatoes and a good aged cheese. Here young cantal melts into the beaten eggs while the diced potatoes bring a soft bite with a touch of golden crust. The cured ham adds just enough saltiness without overpowering the rest.

This is the kind of dish you make on a weeknight when you want something filling without spending hours in the kitchen, and that's exactly why Mon Chou built it this way. Kids tend to like it because it's mild, cheesy and easy to eat, while the green salad gives adults a fresh contrast to the warm plate.

The ingredients

4 people

Dairy

  • Eggs 10
  • Young cantal cheese 120 g

Fruits and vegetables

  • Potatoes 600 g
  • Onion 1
  • Green salad 1
  • Parsley 1 sprig

Butcher

  • Auvergne cured ham 120 g

Pantry

  • Vinaigretteoften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Lactose, Eggs

The step by step recipe

  1. Peel the potatoes, cut them into small cubes and sauté them with the chopped onion in the oil. 15 min

    Cover the pan at first, the potatoes steam then turn golden.

  2. Add the ham cut into strips and cook for one minute.

    The ham only needs to warm through, not cook.

  3. Beat the eggs with the salt, pepper, parsley and the cantal cut into small cubes.

    Don't beat too hard, just enough to mix everything.

  4. Pour the eggs over the potatoes in the pan, let it set over low heat and flip the omelet using a plate. 12 min

    Slide the omelet onto the plate, cover with the pan and flip in one confident motion.

  5. Serve the omelet in wedges with the salad dressed in vinaigrette.

    The omelet is great served warm.

Our tips to get it right

  • Cut the potatoes into even small cubes so they all cook at the same pace, that way you won't end up with any still firm in the middle.
  • Use a wide nonstick skillet, it makes flipping the omelet onto a plate much easier and keeps it from breaking apart.
  • Keep the cantal in small cubes rather than grated, it leaves melty pockets through the omelet instead of melting into everything.

The variations

  • Swap the Auvergne cured ham for cooked ham or smoked bacon bits for a milder or smokier flavor.
  • For a vegetarian version, skip the ham and add a few sautéed mushrooms along with the potatoes.
  • To make it quicker for kids, cut the potatoes thinner, they'll cook in about ten minutes instead of fifteen.

What to serve it with

  • A well dressed green salad
  • Crusty country bread
  • Chilled sparkling water

Storage

The omelet keeps for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container. It doesn't freeze well, the potatoes turn mushy. Reheat it gently in a covered skillet, or eat it cold the next day for a packed lunch.

Questions about this dish

Can you make the brayaude omelet ahead of time?

You can cook the potatoes and ham ahead and keep them chilled. Beat the eggs and finish cooking right before serving so the omelet stays soft.

What can replace young cantal cheese?

You can use fresh tomme or another pressed cheese that melts well. Avoid anything too strong, it would overpower the ham.

How do you flip the omelet without breaking it?

Slide the omelet onto a plate, place the empty skillet on top like a lid, then flip the whole thing in one quick, confident motion. The top should be mostly set before you try it.

Do kids usually like this dish?

Yes, it's a kid friendly recipe because it's mild, cheesy and easy to eat without tricky pieces. You can chop the ham finer if your child prefers not to notice it.

How long does it take to make a brayaude omelet with green salad?

Count 40 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in a brayaude omelet with green salad?

About 690 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a brayaude omelet with green salad cost?

About €2.50 per serving, or €10.00 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains lactose, eggs. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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