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Omelet for Two

Source of Recipe

From "Barefoot Contessa at Home" by Ina Garten


Recipe Introduction

"Individual omelets for breakfast are annoying because you have to cook them one at a time. A big frittata solves that problem, but it's a lot of cutting and chopping for two people. So, I decided to try making one big omelet in the oven and came up with a delicious Sunday breakfast that Jeffrey and I can enjoy at the same time. Niman Ranch bacon and good sharp Vermont Cheddar make it even better, if you can find them."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ ¼ pound good thick-cut bacon
â—¦ 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
â—¦ 1 cup medium-diced Yukon Gold potato
â—¦ ½ cup chopped yellow onion
â—¦ 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño pepper
â—¦ 5 extra-large eggs
â—¦ 2 tablespoons milk or cream
â—¦ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
â—¦ ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
â—¦ ¼ cup chopped scallions, white and green parts
â—¦ 4 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, diced, plus grated cheese for garnish


Recipe

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Cut the bacon crosswise in 1-inch pieces. Cook the bacon in an 8-inch ovenproof sauté pan over medium-low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Drain the bacon on paper towels and discard the fat from the pan. Add the butter to the pan, then add the potato and yellow onion. Cook over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the onion starts to brown and the potato is tender but firm. Add the jalapeño pepper and cook for 30 seconds.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl beat the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together with a fork. Stir in the scallions and diced Cheddar. When the potato is cooked, add the bacon to the pan and pour over the egg mixture. Place the pan in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the omelet puffs and the eggs are almost cooked in the center. Sprinkle with a handful of grated Cheddar and bake for another minute. Serve hot directly from the pan.


Makes 2 servings