Irish Omelette

This recipe was submitted for play in ZWT8 - Ireland. Posted at www.ireland information.com. This sounds like a lovely breakfast or brunch treat. It's sure not to disappoint.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 4  eggs, large
• 1  potato, large, mashed
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon chives
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  tablespoon butter

Directions

1. Separate the eggs and beat the yolks and add them to the mashed potato, mixing thoroughly and then add the lemon juice, chives, salt and pepper.
2. Whisk the egg whites until stiff and stir them into the potato mixture.
3. Melt the butter in a pan and cook until the mixture is golden and then place under the broiler to finish and puff it up.
4. Serve immediately.