Andorra: Truites de Carreroles (Mushroom Omelettes)

We found the love child of all the most classic food dishes you can think of in Andorra. Nestled right between France and Spain, it takes the influences of their very foodie neighbors for the ultimate fusion experience. And with no further ado, I give you Truites de Carreroles (Mushroom Omelettes). It seems so basic, but omelettes are beloved for a reason.

At with eggs still practially one million dollars these days, what a treat! I’m also not a huge egg eater but my fellow housemates love them some eggs. Their weird obsession food these days is actually hard-boiled eggs. (Boys and their protein consumption…?) But this may have also been the easiest dish to make with the kids and not panic about the amount of mess I had to clean up when this was over. And as the actual dish washer and kitchen cleaner, I think Chris was even more relieved.

We went up to Crested Butte this past weekend, and although in Andorra these omelettes are a hearty dinner, I really wanted to make these as a cozy and hearty breakfast before a big, long day of skiing. Our hotel room didn’t have a stove though, so we had some hearty oatmeal packets from the microwave instead. This brings us here, eating our omelettes for dinner like a true Andorran would do. My kids have never complained about breakfast for dinner. (They think I need to go out to dinner with girlfriends more, becauase dad comes through in their request for breakfast…)

Andorra Fun Facts:

• It is a very small country in the Pyrenees Mountains, nestled between France and Spain and well known for its ski resorts. (I onder if my Epic Pass is valid anywhere in the region?)
• The French President and the Bishop of Urgel are the co-ruling princes of Andorra and it has been this way since its founding. It is one of the oldest countries in the world, being founded in 1278. Despite this, Andorra is not a member of the EU.
• Only a third of the Andorran population are from Andorra. The remaining two thirds are primarily French, Spanish and Portguese. However, Andorra boasts one of the longest life expectancies in the world.

Andorra: Truites de Carreroles (Mushroom Omelettes)

Ingredients:

(Makes about 4 omelettes)

Directions

1. Crack and scramble the eggs, set aside. Add tarragon.
2. In a medium (and non-stick!) pan, add butter and saute mushrooms for 3-4 minutes. Add scallions and continue to saute for another 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and generously butter your pan. Add about 1/2 c worth of the egg mixture and allow the eggs to slowly cook. Don’t poke the egg around to much, but flip it after about 2 minutes. Using about a quarter of each, the mushroom mixture and cheese, lay across half of the omelette. Allow the cheese to melt and fold in half.
4. Repeat to make additonal omelettes.

*The French bread was definitely the right thing to serve with this omelette. This is also totally adjustable based on preference – like one child who asked for all the green pieces and mushrooms be removed from his. Slim chance, bud.

And if your looking for a more make-ahead breakfast for dinner meal, try this quiche recipe!

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