Omelet for Two

Let me start by saying I love weekend breakfasts with the family.  We sit and take our time and talk about what we are going to do that day.  However, sometimes the kids are in a hurry to get outside and play, and my husband and I can enjoy a nice quiet breakfast together.  I love those days too!

This recipe came from Ina Garten.  I do love every cookbook that I have of hers.  And I do have EVERY COOKBOOK.  Even one with her signature!  I know whatever I make will be good!  This recipe can also be found online at:  www.foodnetwork.com

I chopped four slices of Canadian bacon.  The recipe called for regular bacon, but I don't buy it and just substituted with this.  Use what you like.

Brown the bacon in a skillet for about 5 minutes and set aside.

Saute onion and potato in an oven safe skillet for 10-15 minutes.

In the meantime scramble the eggs, milk, salt and pepper in a bowl.  Add scallions and cubed cheese.

Put bacon back into the skillet with the potatoes.

Add egg mixture to potato and bacon.  Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes.

Cut into four pieces and enjoy!

I didn't have the cheddar cheese, so I used colby jack and it was delicious!

Serve with whole wheat toast.

I couldn't resist adding that my husband made us all lunch that day, since I was getting some business work done around that time.  He made us mini roast beef sandwiches:

What a sweetie!  : ) 

Country French Omelet

If you are looking for a delicious and flavorful omelet, look no further.  My boys wanted a quick bagel and smoothie for breakfast, but I wanted more.  I looked to my favorite cook to find a recipe for my husband and myself.  I had marked this omelet as something I wanted to make, but hadn't gotten to it yet.  I had all the ingredients (with a minor substitution), so I began cooking.

Heat olive oil in a ten inch ovenproof pan over medium heat.  Add bacon (I used prosciutto) for 3-5 minutes and remove with a slotted spoon.

Chop one cup of potatoes.  The recipe called for Yukon Gold, but I had Idaho that is what I used.

Place in the heated pan and season with salt and pepper.  Cook for 8-10 minutes. When browned, remove with a slotted spoon. 

Whisk eggs, milk, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.  Pour out oil from pan and discard.  Turn the heat down and add 1 tablespoon of butter.  Pour egg mixture into pan.  

Add the cooked potatoes, prosciutto and fresh chives.  Bake in a 350 degree oven for 8 minutes. 

Fresh out of the oven.

Is your mouth watering yet because it should be!

We enjoyed ours with fresh coffee brewed with cinnamon and whole wheat toast.

The kids wanted smoothies, so I added them to our breakfast too.  I'll post that later!

I did find the omelet recipe on line.  Click this link to get it in detail: Ina's Country French Omelet