Bauern Omelette German Omelette Recipe

Ingredients for Bauern Omelette German Omelette

• 6 large eggs
• Potatoes
• Onions
• Turkey Bacon
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Pepper
• 1 tablespoon bacon grease (reserve from cooking bacon) + 1 tablespoon butter

How to Make Bauern Omelette German Omelette

1. Peel and dice 1 medium potato into 1/2-inch cubes.
2. Dice 1/2 medium onion.
3. Cook 4 slices of bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pan.
4. Add the diced potatoes and onions to the pan with the bacon grease. Sauté over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
5. In a medium bowl, whisk 6 large eggs together with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
6. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the pan with the potatoes and onions.
7. Pour the whisked eggs into the pan. Reduce heat to low and cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes, or until the edges are set.
8. Sprinkle the cooked bacon crumbles over the omelette.
9. Gently lift the edges of the omelette with a spatula to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath.
10. Continue cooking until the omelette is set but still slightly moist on top (about 5-7 minutes).
11. Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or a mix) before folding the omelette in half.
12. Serve immediately and enjoy!