Baked Omelette

Name: Baked Omelette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 8 large eggs; 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham; 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This oven-baked omelette with ham, cheese and veggies can be quickly popped into the oven to make an impressive Sunday brunch.

Ingredients

8 large eggs
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and cream. Stir in the cheese, ham, green pepper and onion. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking dish.
Bake until the omelet is golden brown and the center is set, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 235 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 326mg cholesterol, 506mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein.

I like omelets but don't always have time to stand by the stove. That's why I favor this oven-baked variety that I can quickly pop into the oven at a moment's notice. My family frequently requests this for Sunday brunch. They always empty the dish. —Ellen Bower, Taneytown, Maryland

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