Oven omelette
For this omelette with a difference, we'll fry sliced potatoes, bacon (lardons) and onions, then pour the beaten eggs over and finish cooking everything together in the oven.
The French sometimes call this an "Omelette of Moyenmoutier" after a village in the Vosges.
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Last modified on: May 21th 2017
For 6 people, you will need:
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How long does it take?
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 15 min. | 37 min. | 52 min. |
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Step by step recipe
Stage 3
7 min.
Stage 4
3 min.
Use the same pan to fry 150 g small pieces of bacon until lightly browned.Stage 5
2 min.
Then add the chopped onion and cook for a further 2 or 3 minutes without browning the onion.Check the seasoning.
Stage 6
2 min.
Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C).Butter a gratin dish, then add the potatoes and spread the bacon and onions over the top.
Stage 7
1 min.
Pour the beaten eggs over.Stage 8
25 min.
Bake for about 25 minutes. Check towards the end to ensure that the omelette is not overcooked.Stage 9
Serve without delay.Remarks
This works well using diced ham instead of the bacon bits (lardons).
Nutritional information
How much will it cost?
For 6 people : 2.66 €
Per person : 0.44 €
Source: Based on a recipe by Jean-Marc Toussaint.
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