German potato frittata (Bauernfrühstück)

Name: German potato frittata (Bauernfrühstück)
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: german
Ingredients: 1.1 lbs waxy potatoes; 4 eggs; 1 onion; 0.35 oz chives; 2 tbsp milk; 2 tbsp clarified butter; 0.5 cup bacon; salt; pepper; pickles (for serving)

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Xueci Cheng

Food Editor at Kitchen Stories

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"Translated as "farmer's breakfast", Bauernfrüstück is the German counterpart to a Spanish potato tortilla. This simple and rustic dish becomes a hearty and satisfying meal. The addition of pickles adds a delightful tang to each bite. Using leftover boiled potatoes ensures a crisp and golden texture when cooked in the pan. Experience the charm of German cuisine with this flavorful omelet that celebrates simplicity."

Difficulty

Easy 👌

Preparation

40 min

Baking

0 min

Resting

0 min

Ingredients

2Servings

MetricImperial

500 g

waxy potatoes

eggs

onion

10 g

chives

2 tbsp

milk

2 tbsp

clarified butter

100 g

bacon

salt

pepper

pickles (for serving)

Utensils

pot (large), colander, cutting board, knife, bowl, whisk, nonstick pan (with lid), spatula

Nutrition per serving

Cal660

Fat40 g

Protein24 g

Carb51 g

Step 1/3
- 500 g waxy potatoes
- salt
- pot (large)
- colander
Cook potatoes with skin on in a pot of boiling and salted water and cook for approx. 18–20 min., depending on the potato size, until a fork can poke through with some resistance. Then drain and let the potatoes cool down.
Step 2/3
- 1 onion
- 10 g chives
- 4 eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- salt
- pepper
- cutting board
- knife
- bowl
- whisk
While the potatoes are cooking, dice onion and thinly slice chives. In a bowl, whisk eggs with milk and then season with salt and pepper. Peel the potatoes and cut into approx. 1.5 cm /0.6 in. thick slices.
Step 3/3
- 2 tbsp clarified butter
- 100 g bacon
- pickles (for serving)
- nonstick pan (with lid)
- spatula
Melt clarified butter in a big non-stick frying pan. Then add potato slices and fry for approx. 8–10 min. or until golden. Then add the chopped onion and cubed bacon and fry briefly. Add the egg mixture and fry until the bottom is golden and crispy. Then cook covered for approx. 5–8 min. over medium-low heat until the egg is set. Serve with chives and pickles. Enjoy!
Enjoy your meal!