Dec 10, 2012

Grated Potato and Cheese Omelette

This simple potato and cheese omelette, from The Good Cook: Eggs & Cheese, was shared with us by Tim Mazurek to accompany his Back of the Bookshelf column. Accompanied with a glass of wine and a green salad, it makes a satisfying, affordable dinner.

Credit: Tim Mazurek

INGREDIENTS

2 large eggs, beaten
2 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and grated (about 1 ¼ cups)
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely shredded gruyere
2 tablespoons butter

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix together the eggs, potatoes, salt and pepper, onion, garlic and cheese. melt the butter in a medium sized omelet pan, pour in the egg mixture and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until golden and firm.