Cheesy Hashbrown Crusted Omelette

This loaded Double Cheddar omelette with a hash brown crust is filled with veggies and is cheesy both inside and out for a delicious breakfast or brunch!

  • 12
    Ingredients
  • 45
    Minutes
  • 2
    Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) shredded Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt, divided
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter, divided
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) diced red bell pepper
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup (250 mL) packed baby spinach
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) milk
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) Cracker Barrel Double Cheddar Shreds, divided
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh chives
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) tomato salsa

Directions

  1. Rinse shredded potato with water, then pat dry in paper towel.
  2. In 8-inch (20 cm) nonstick skillet set over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter. Cook mushrooms, red pepper and green onion and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt for 4 to 6 minutes or until starting to brown. Add spinach and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Transfer mixture to plate. Wipe skillet clean with paper towel.
  3. In medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and remaining salt.
  4. Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter to the skillet and set over medium heat. Cook half the shredded potatoes for 3 to 5 minutes or until starting to crisp up. Spread into an even layer.
  5. Pour in half the eggs mixture, tilting pan so mixture evenly covers bottom. Sprinkle with half the vegetable mixture.
  6. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup (60 mL) cheese. Cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and eggs are set.
  7. Slip spatula under half the omelet and flip onto other half to make a half-moon shape. Sprinkle top of omelette with 1/4 cup (60 mL) cheese. Cover and cook for 30 to 60 seconds or until cheese begins to melt. Slide onto plate and garnish with half the chives.
  8. Repeat process with remaining butter, remaining shredded potatoes, remaining eggs mixture, remaining vegetable mixture, remaining cheese and remaining chives.
  9. Serve each with salsa.

Tips:

Fill omelette as desired with your favourite veggies. For a meaty option, add cooked crumbled breakfast sausage, bacon or ham.

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