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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (297g)

Recipe makes 2 servings

Calories 323
Calories from Fat 125 (38%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 13.9g 21%
Saturated Fat 5.6g 27%
Monounsaturated Fat 4.8g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 433mg 144%
Sodium 178mg 7%
Potassium 919mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 33.3g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g 16%
Sugars 2.3g
Protein 16.4g 32%

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Irish Omelet

Recipe #138708 | 20 min | 15 min prep | add private note
justcallmetoni

By: justcallmetoni
Sep 23, 2005

A great way to use up leftover boiled, baked or mashed potatoes. I love omelets and separately whipping the egg whites makes this light and fluffy despite the inclusion of potatoes. In case you're wondering about taste - imagine a cross between a knish and a souffle. Other herbs or grated onions might be good variations.

SERVES 2 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Separate the eggs and beat the yolks. Add, the mashed potato to the yolks, mixing thoroughly. Add the lemon juice, chives, and salt and pepper.
  2. 2
    Whisk the egg whites until stiff. Fold the egg whites into the potato mixture.
  3. 3
    Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet or omelette pan over low-medium heat. Cook the omelet until golden (3-5 minutes), then run under the broiler to finish and puff the omelet.
  4. 4
    Serve immediately.

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From: Bonnie G #2

On Nov 1, 2009

Lovely base recipe, I agree that this opens itself up to so many possibilities. I always like recipe where you beat the egg whites as it gives such a nice light texture and this is no exception. I don't know what a knish is but it was very similar to a souffle. I used instant potatoes as that's what I had and that seemed to work fine. Also added bacon and shredded mozzarella cheese and after thinking about it wish I'd also added green onion. Served with toasted french bread and hot coffee. I was looking for a differant omelet and this fit the bill. I followed all the cooking instructions exactly and it turned out great. Thanks Toni for a lovely breakfast.

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    From: Nif

    On Sep 16, 2009

    Yummy breakfast today! I used a bit more potato than listed, but it worked just fine. I also didn't bother peeling them before cooking. I made these exactly as listed and it cooked very quickly. I ended up using a dollop of sour cream on it too. Made for my adopted chef for Fall 2009 PAC. Thanks justcallmetoni!

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    From: bluemoon downunder

    On Oct 9, 2005

    I followed the advice of several reviewers and added 1 chopped onion and 4 cloves of chopped garlic, which I lightly sautéed in a separate pan before I started to make the omelet. And I followed katie’s suggestion of adding thyme and grated cheese. I’d never made an omelet this way before, and I was delighted with the end results. The texture was wonderful as was the flavour. Another delicious find on the Zaar World Tour, and one I’ll be making again, with fond memories of visiting Ireland! Thanks for sharing this recipe, toni!

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    From: katie in the UP

    On Oct 5, 2005

    I had left over potatoes from dinner last night, I also added thyme and just a little shredded swiss cheese. Perfect- Puffy- light- couldn't ask for anything more omelet!!! Thanks

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