Something Incredibly Delicious Happens When You Pour Whisked Eggs Over Hash Browns

When you need an ultra-satisfying breakfast, combining potatoes and eggs is a solid first step. However, since there's a good chance you already know how to make an oven-friendly, customizable egg bake, why not try a new, simple recipe that only requires one grated potato, one raw egg, and a well-oiled skillet? With a simple and straightforward preparation, you can have a warm and savory potato-infused omelet in no time.

All you need to do is peel and grate a potato, squeeze out the excess moisture, and add a raw, whisked egg before cooking this two-ingredient combo over a stove. Cover and cook the mixture over low heat until it's set enough to flip. As the egg cooks, it firms up and melds with the potato to create a solid yet malleable mass that's easy to manipulate. Now you're ready to dress this skillet frittata in some of your favorite toppings before folding one side to the other.

For the best results, follow some omelet tips that will change the way you cook forever. For example, if you want to fill this potato-based meal with sausage, pre-cook the meat beforehand so it's fully prepped and ready to add. Next, incorporate your favorite variety of melt-worthy cheese, such as cheddar or mozzarella. You can also include one or two fresh extras, such as sliced tomatoes or spinach. Just make sure to add the toppings to only one side of your omelet so the other side is easy to fold over before serving.

If you want the hash browns in this makeshift omelet to have a crunchier bite, consider first cooking the shredded potato in a small amount of butter or cooking oil without the egg. Allow the potato shreds to crisp up over the stove for roughly eight minutes before you flip and cook them for another few minutes. Once they're nicely browned on both sides, pour in the egg and stir everything together before the egg begins to set.

To give this dish more flavor, you may also want to cook any toppings or fillings you plan to add to your omelet in the same skillet. For example, if you plan to fill your potato and egg omelet with sauteed onions and peppers, cook them in the skillet first with some cooking oil, and then remove them before adding in your shredded potato and egg.

Lastly, while the exact number of eggs you need for a traditional French-style omelet is three, cooking shredded potatoes and eggs together makes a more skillet-like frittata that requires only one. That said, you can definitely use more than one egg depending on how big your pan is, along with the amount of hash browns you're using. While different ratios produce similar results, keep in mind that more eggs may require a longer cooking time. Additional eggs (and potatoes) may also be harder to flip and serve as one solid mass.