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

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hopel Popel

Potato
Oil
Button Mushrooms
Bacon
Onion
Garlic Cloves
Eggs
Dried Thyme
Sea Salt
Fresh Ground Black Pepper
Cheese

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How to Make Hopel Popel

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
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
Brown the top under the grill, cut into wedges and serve