German Omelet Bauernfruhstuck Recipes

HEARTY GERMAN FARMER'S BREAKFAST (BAUERNFRUHSTUCK)

Steps:

• In a skillet over low heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towel. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings; add potatoes, green pepper, onion, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until the potatoes are golden brown.
• Stir in eggs and milk, and cook and stir until eggs are almost set, about 2 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low. Add cheese and bacon, stirring gently until heated through and eggs are set.
• Serve immediately.
• Leftovers are tasty the following day. Good wrapped in a flour tortilla for a breakfast burrito, breakfast on the go.
• Serves 4 to 6.

BAUERN OMELETTE (GERMAN OMELETTE)

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk eggs togeether well.
• Add salt and pepper and whisk again.
• Pour a little oil in a cast-iron pan and saute onion, bacon and potato.
• Add the butter and allow it to melt before pouring in the egg.
• Allow it to cook on low heat and, when golden-brown, garnish with chopped herbs (if desired).
• Serve hot.

EASY BAUERNFRUHSTUCK (GERMAN FARMER'S BREAKFAST SKILLET)

Steps:

• Heat skillet on medium heat with the olive oil.
• Add frozen potatoes in a single layer. Cook 6 minutes, turn, and continue cooking another 6 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the chopped onions, bell peppers, and the butter. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring often and scraping the bottom of the pan, until onions are softened and peppers are almost done.
• Reduce heat to low; stir in the chopped sausage (or ham or bacon), and the tomatoes, if using.
• In a small bowl whisk eggs, milk, and the salt & pepper together. Add the chives, if using.
• Pour egg mixture over potatoes, stirring to incorporate. Cook for a few minutes more, stirring occasionally, until eggs are done.
• Sprinkle with cheese and snipped chives.
• Serve with fresh fruit and your favorite beverage.
• Note: Leftovers, if any, are wonderful--makes a tasty breakfast wrap!