Classic Spanish Potato Omelet
Classic Spanish Potato Omelet layers tender potatoes with smoky bacon, savory ham, and sweet peppers, all bound in silky eggs. Each bite balances richness with a gentle lift from onion and Spanish seasoning, ideal for a hearty breakfast or relaxed brunch. Serve warm or at room temperature for an easy slice-and-share meal.
- Prep10 min
- Cook10 min
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Slice the edges off the potatoes to make them roughly square, then thinly slice them.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Add the potatoes and lightly fry them.
- 4
Remove the potatoes with a slotted spoon and set them aside.
- 5
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet.
- 6
Cook over medium-high heat until it is evenly browned.
- 7
Remove the bacon, crumble it, and set it aside.
- 8
Reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon grease and cook the ham, onion, and red pepper in it.
- 9
Remove from the heat.
- 10
Beat the eggs and paprika together in a bowl, then pour into the skillet with the vegetables.
- 11
Add the bacon and the potatoes.
- 12
Cook over medium heat without stirring until the bottom starts to brown.
- 13
Turn the omelet over and let both sides brown.
- 14
Serve warm.
- Calories 222.07 kcal Moderate
- Protein 10.43 g Good Source
- Carbs 4.24 g Moderate
- Total Fat 18.96 g High
- Saturated Fat 3.63 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 180.41 mg High
- Sodium 226.13 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.68 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.66 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 32.53 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.11 mg Low Source
- Potassium 90.72 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 98.59 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 17.56 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 2.99 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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