5 MINUTE PORTUGUESE POTATO CHIP OMELET

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This is a recipe from Tia Maria's Blog "Portuguese Diner". She also was on her local news demonstrating how to make this recipe and here is the link: http://www.clipsyndicate.com/video/playlist/8178/6462251 On the news, she states that this is a common way to make your traditional Spainish/Portuguese potato omelet but using...

Provided by Lynn Dine

Categories     Eggs

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 whole eggs
6-8 oz bag of chips
2 slice presunto, ham, chourica, cooked chicken, cooked shrimp turkey (meats are optional)
1/4 c finely chopped onion
2 tsp chopped fresh parsley
3 Tbsp olive oil
ground black pepper to taste
cheese (optional) to taste

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, beat eggs until foamy and add the chips or potatoes. Let them sit for about 5-10 minutes to soften. Meanwhile, on high heat brown the onions and presunto in 3 tablespoons of olive oil until crispy.
  • 2. Mix in the egg and potato mixture and 1 tsp parsley. Cook on medium for 3 -5 minutes (shake pan so it doesn't stick) Flip the omelet onto a large serving dish and then place the omelet back in the skillet uncooked side down for another 2 minutes.
  • 3. At this point you can add cheese (if using), or just top with the remaining tsp fresh parsley. Enjoy!

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