Irish omelet

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6eachesSmall eggs*
1eachLg. cooked potatoes, mashed
1xSqueeze lemon juice
1tablespoonChopped chives or scallions
1xSalt and peppers
1tablespoonButter

Directions

* Or four large ones. -- Separate the eggs and beat the yolks: add to the mashed potato, mixing thoroughly, then add the lemon juice, chives, and salt and pepper. Melt the butter in the omelette pan.

Whisk the egg whites until stiff and stir them into the potato mixture. Cook the mixture until golden, then run under the broiler to finish and puff it up. Serve at once.