MEXICAN POTATO OMELET

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Make and share this Mexican Potato Omelet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3/4 cup frozen hash brown potatoes (or diced cooked potatoes)
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped mild green chilies
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco)
1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated monterey jack pepper cheese or 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped scallion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or 1/4 cup fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet over med-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.
  • Blend eggs, hot sauce, salt, and pepper with a fork in a medium bowl.
  • Stir in cheese, scallions, cilantro, and the potato mixture.
  • Set oven broiler rack about 4 inches from the heat source; preheat the broiler.
  • Brush the skillet with 1 teaspoon oil; heat over medium heat.
  • Pour in egg mixture and tilt to distribute evenly.
  • Decrease heat to med-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 to 2 1/2 minutes.
  • Slide the omelet onto a platter and cut into wedges.
  • Per serving-342 calories, 24 g fat, 11 g carb, 2 g fiber.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.8, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 397.1, Sodium 1389.6, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.8, Protein 21.9

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