baked denver omelet

Name: Baked Denver Omelet
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 8 large eggs; 1/2 cup - half & half cream; 1 cup - shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup - cooked ham, finely chopped; 1/4 cup - green pepper, finely chopped; 1/4 cup - white onion, finely chopped; 2 - green onions, cut in 1-inch strips (for optional garnish)

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Vickie Parks

Renton, WA

Updated on Jan 19, 2017

I've seen this recipe on so many different sites, and they're all basically the same. Feel free to use cooked and crumbled bacon instead of ham, and add other ingredients as preferred such as sliced mushrooms or sliced black olives. Or top with spicy salsa for a Southwestern touch.

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield 4 to 6

Ingredients

8 large eggs
1/2 cup - half & half cream
1 cup - shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup - cooked ham, finely chopped
1/4 cup - green pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup - white onion, finely chopped
2 - green onions, cut in 1-inch strips (for optional garnish)

How To Make baked denver omelet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly butter a 9-inch square baking dish; set baking dish aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and half & half. Add the cheddar cheese, ham, green pepper and onion, and stir until well blended. Pour into prepared baking dish.
Step 3

Place baking dish in oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the top is just starting to turn a light golden brown. Garnish with sliced green onions, and let stand 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
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