breakfast essentials: cheesy baked omelet

Name: Breakfast Essentials: Cheesy Baked Omelet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 1 teaspoon(s) sweet butter, unsalted, softened; 2 - 3 tablespoon(s) picante sauce, or salsa; 1 ounce(s) shredded cheese, your choice; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoon(s) heavy cream; 1 teaspoon(s) lemon juice, freshly squeezed; salt, kosher variety, fine grind, to taste; black pepper, freshly ground, to taste; ## OPTIONAL ITEMS; sliced tomatoes, for garnish; hot sauce, at the table; buttered toast, with jam; ground sausage, ham, or diced bacon

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Jun 11, 2020

Here is a great recipe for you that contains simple ingredients that can be modified to fit what you have in your fridges, freezers, and pantries. I served it this morning to my lockdown guests, with some hash browns, buttered toast, jam, assorted fruit, plus coffee or tea. A brilliant start to the day. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield 1 serving(s)

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
1 teaspoon sweet butter, unsalted, softened
2 - 3 tablespoons picante sauce, or salsa
1 ounce shredded cheese, your choice
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
salt, kosher variety, fine grind, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
OPTIONAL ITEMS
sliced tomatoes, for garnish
hot sauce, at the table
buttered toast, with jam
ground sausage, ham, or diced bacon

How To Make breakfast essentials: cheesy baked omelet

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

You will need an ovenproof dish that is capable of holding all of the ingredients. I am using a ramekin that holds 8 ounces (225g).
Step 3

Shredded Cheese In my opinion, choose a cheese that make you happy. How about some pepper jack, sharp cheddar, or monterey. Heavy Cream I think heavy cream gives this recipe rich flavor; however, you could always use some milk, or even an equal amount of sour cream. I have not tried it with buttermilk, but that might be interesting. Picante sauce is my first choice; however, a good salsa is an excellent stand in. You might even try some freshly chopped tomatoes.
Step 4

If you are tossing in some sausage, ham, or bacon, add it after you drop in the cheese, but before pouring in the egg mixture.
Step 5

Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
Step 6

Place a rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 375f (190c).
Step 7

Brush or wipe the softened butter on bottom and sides of your ovenproof dish.
Step 8

Add the picante sauce (or whatever sauce you are using) evenly on the bottom of the dish.
Step 9

Add the cheese in an even layer.
Step 10

If you are using breakfast sausage, or other items, add them now.
Step 11

Add the eggs, cream, and lemon juice to a small mini prep, then sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper.
Step 12

Blend until completely smooth, and a bit foamy, then add to the dish.
Step 13

I add a few drops of hot sauce to the blender with the eggs. I think it adds another nice flavor to the whole dish.
Step 14

Place in the preheated oven, and back until the eggs are set, about 22 to 27 minutes.
Step 15

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 16

Let sit for a few minutes, and serve with buttered toast a bit of jam, and some coffee or tea. Enjoy.
Step 17

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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