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Country style omelet with salad

Country style omelet with salad is an egg dish packed with golden diced potatoes, smoky bacon and onions, served alongside a green salad. It serves 4, takes 30 minutes, and is very easy to make, for about €1.70 per person. The key to success is browning the potatoes well in the bacon fat and cooking the eggs gently so the center stays soft.

Tonight, a big country style omelet loaded with golden potatoes, bacon and onions, served with a green salad.

Country style omelet with salad
Total time
30 min
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€1.70
Calories per person
690 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
The kids
They generally like it

Country style omelet turns eggs into a full meal. Small diced potatoes add crunch, smoky bacon flavors the whole pan, and the eggs hold everything together without turning rubbery if you watch the heat. A green salad on the side brings freshness and balances the richness of the dish.

This is the kind of dinner you make on a weeknight when you have leftover potatoes and a few eggs in the fridge. Kids love the crispy golden filling, and everyone can serve themselves straight from the pan. Mon Chou suggests it for busy evenings, when you need a warm meal without spending the whole evening cooking.

The ingredients

4 people

Dairy

  • Eggs 8
  • Butter 20 g

Fruits and vegetables

  • Potatoes 500 g
  • Onions 2
  • Parsley 1 bunch
  • Lettuce 1

Butcher

  • Smoked bacon 150 g

Pantry

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

Allergens Eggs

The step by step recipe

  1. Peel the potatoes, cut them into small cubes, and cook them in salted boiling water. 6 min

    Cook them only halfway, they will finish cooking in the pan.

  2. Brown the bacon in a large skillet with no added fat, then add the sliced onions. 6 min

    The bacon releases enough fat to cook the onions.

  3. Add the drained potatoes and sauté them until golden. 8 min

    Let them brown without stirring too much, that is what makes them crispy.

  4. Beat the eggs with parsley, salt and pepper, then pour them over the filling and cook over low heat. 8 min

    Lift the edges with a spatula to let the raw egg flow underneath.

  5. Fold the omelet, slide it onto a plate, and serve with the dressed salad.

    Do not overcook it, the center should stay soft.

Our tips to get it right

  • Cut the potatoes into small, even cubes so they cook fast and brown well in the pan.
  • Use a wide skillet and avoid stirring the filling too much while it browns, letting it sit against the pan is what creates the crispy edges.
  • Pour the beaten eggs over a filling that is still hot, it helps the omelet set evenly from the start.

The variations

  • Swap the bacon for diced ham or mushrooms for a lighter, less meaty version.
  • For a vegetarian version, skip the bacon and add shredded cheese or bell peppers to keep the flavor strong.
  • For a quick kid friendly version, cut the finished omelet into small individual portions before serving.

What to serve it with

  • A well seasoned green salad
  • Fresh crusty bread
  • A glass of apple juice

Storage

The omelet keeps for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container. It does not freeze well, the eggs change texture. Reheat it gently in a skillet or for a few seconds in the microwave so it does not dry out.

Questions about this dish

Can you prepare the filling ahead of time?

Yes, you can cook the potatoes, bacon and onions a few hours in advance. Just reheat them in the skillet before pouring in the beaten eggs.

How do you keep the omelet from overcooking?

Keep the heat low and take the pan off the stove while the center is still slightly soft. The residual heat finishes the cooking once it is on the plate.

Can you use regular bacon instead of smoked?

Yes, plain bacon or diced ham works fine, the flavor will be a touch less smoky but still good. Just avoid very fatty cuts that can make the pan greasy.

What pan works best for this omelet?

A wide skillet, around 28 centimeters, helps the filling brown evenly and the omelet cook through. A nonstick pan also makes folding it much easier.

How long does it take to make a country style omelet with salad?

Count 30 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “very easy”.

How many calories are in a country style omelet with 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 country style omelet with salad cost?

About €1.70 per serving, or €6.80 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

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

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