Hopel Popel Recipe

This delightful brunch, light lunch, or snack recipe is a 21st-century twist on a classic! Inspired by a vintage cookbook find, Hopel Popel (a name of mysterious origin!) is similar to a chip omelette but with a deliciously cheesy, baked finish. Crispy bacon, sautéed onions, garlic, and mushrooms create a flavorful base for tender potatoes, all perfectly bound together with fluffy eggs and a sprinkle of cheese. Easy to make and sure to impress, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 435.9 kcal
Protein 37g
Rating 4.4 (13 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hopel Popel

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How to Make Hopel Popel

  1. Saut the bacon, onion, garlic and mushrooms gently in the oil, preferably in a non-stick pan, then add the potatoes and allow them to warm through
  2. Beat the eggs, add the thyme, season to taste and pour over the potato mixture, sprinkle with grated cheese and cook slowly until the eggs have set
  3. Brown the top under the grill, cut into wedges and serve

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

53g

Carbs

9g