Baked Denver Omelet
Here's a quick and easy dinner or brunch idea! This simple Baked Denver Omelet comes together in a flash with lots of cheese, meat, and veggies, and everyone loves it.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped sweet bell peppers (chop veggies small)
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup heaping chopped cooked ham
- 8 large eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 to 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- sliced avocado for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and spray a 9x9 inch or 7x11 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a small skillet over medium high heat, saute the sweet bell peppers and onion in the olive oil until tender crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped ham to the bottom of the dish. Layer the cooked veggies on top of the ham. Sprinkle the cheese over the cooked veggies.
- In a medium bowl beat the eggs, milk, and salt and pepper together until well combined. Pour the egg mixture over everything else in the pan. Bake until the center is no longer jiggly, 25 to 30 minutes. (The type of pan you use will change the baking time, so just keep an eye on it!).
- Once cooked allow the eggs to rest for 5 minutes before serving with sliced avocado and hot sauce if you'd like.
Notes
- Ensure veggies and meat are chopped evenly to cook uniformly and avoid raw pieces.
- Sautéing the veggies before baking enhances their flavor and ensures they are tender.
- The type of pan you use is going to determine the baking time for any baked omelet. Just be sure the center of the dish is no longer jiggly and the eggs are set.
- I think the porcelain baking dish is slower to heat than some of my metal and glass pans. It's not a big deal if you have to cook it a little longer than the recipe might say, just keep an eye on it!
- Allow the omelet to rest for 5 minutes after baking to set properly and make slicing easier.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 of 6 servings | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 244mg | Sodium: 428mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1211IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 1mg
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