Leek and Cheese Omelette Italian Style

Ingredients

• 700 g firm potatoes
• Salt
• 1 stalk leek
• 8 eggs
• 100 g freshly grated hard cheese
• 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
• Salt
• pepper from grinder
• nutmeg
• 2 tbsp clarified butter

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C fan/air convection. Wash the potatoes and boil them in salted water for 20-25 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, peel, and let cool.

2. 2.

   Slice the leek lengthwise, wash under running water, clean, and cut into rings. Beat the eggs and mix in the cheese and parsley. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

3. 3.

   Cut the cooled potatoes into bite-sized pieces and fry them in a high, hot pan with melted clarified butter until golden brown. Add the leeks, wilt briefly, then pour the egg-cheese mixture over. Let set slightly before baking in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes. Serve diced.