Here we have a recipe that is both enjoyable to make, eat and its also forgiving for those who are on a tight budget. On a scale of 1-5 this recipe is a 2 in degree of difficulty so it may be just challenging enough for the beginning cook to make this fun to prepare. This particular version is quite popular in the west and southwest because of its Mexican and Spanish influences. The bell peppers especially help to give that Hispanic flavor and feel. A delightful meal, it can either be made for lunch or dinner as well as for brunch or breakfast.
Baked Mashed Potato Spanish Omelet Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers (red and/or green) chopped fine
- 8 medium eggs
- 3 1/2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup Garlic Feta cheese
- 2 grape-vine tomatoes, sliced
- 1 Tablespoon Dill seasoning
- ½ Tablespoon Saffron seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 4 tortillas (maybe a couple of more)
Instructions
First preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
While the oven is heating up, grab a medium non-stick skillet and add the tablespoon oil. Then bring in the peppers and onions and stir for 8-10 minutes or until all the veggies have become tender. Cook over low heat on the stove.
Use a mixing bowl to whisk the eggs and add those leftover mashed potatoes, along with the feta cheese, dill seasoning, saffron, salt and pepper and whisk them up until they are thoroughly combined. Stir in the vegetable mixture that you have just heated in the skillet.
Now pour the whole mixture in a lightly coated 9×12 baking dish and bake for around 15 to 20 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
To further enhance the Hispanic touch serve a toasted tortilla with each two-egg serving. You can have the tortilla either on the side or holding the omelet itself. Some often like to roll the omelet into the tortilla as a kind of breakfast burrito, so be prepared to toast an extra one.
This recipe will definitely serve 4 eager and hungry people.
If you prefer a little Mexican touch then you can also make some guacamole, there are plenty cool recipes on the linked website.
