mexican potato omelet

Name: Mexican Potato Omelet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 teaspoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 cup(s) frozen hash-brown potatoes, or diced cooked potatoes; 4 1/2 oz can(s) chopped mild green chiles; 4 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon(s) tabasco hot sauce; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt or to taste; - freshly ground pepper or to taste; 1/2 cup(s) grated pepper jack shredded,cheddar cheese or mexican blend; 1/4 cup(s) chopped scallions; 1/4 cup(s) coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, or parsley

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LINDA BAILEY

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI

Updated on Dec 24, 2013

From Diabetic Connect. Whip up this simple,tasty omelet on those nights when it seems the refrigerator is bare. Frozen hash browns are perfect for such occasions just look for a brand with little or no fat. And while the cheese adds some fat,it also provides almost a third of your daily calcium needs.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Broil

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 cup frozen hash-brown potatoes, or diced cooked potatoes
4 1/2 oz cans chopped mild green chiles
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon tabasco hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- freshly ground pepper or to taste
1/2 cup grated pepper jack shredded,cheddar cheese or mexican blend
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, or parsley

How To Make mexican potato omelet

Step 1

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and cook until golden brown,shaking the pan and tossing the potatoes from time to time,3-5 minutes. Stir in chiles and transfer to a plate. Wipe out the pan.

Step 2

Blend eggs,hot sauce,salt and pepper with a fork in a medium bowl. Stir in cheese, scallions,cilantro(or parsley)and the potato mixture. Set a rack about 4 inches from the heat source. Preheat the broiler. Brush the pan with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Heat over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture and tilt to distribute evenly.
Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the bottom is light golden,lifting the edges to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath,3-4 minutes. Place the pan under the broiler and cook until the top is set,1 1/2-2 1/2 minutes. Slide the omelet onto a platter and cut into wedges.
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