Baked Denver Omelet Recipe
This Baked Denver Omelet is hearty, delicious and can be ready on the table in no time. Just like the traditional Denver omelet, it’s chock full of ham, green peppers, onions and cheese, only baked casserole style making it a simple no-fuss breakfast for any occasion.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 178kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- ½ cup Onion diced, white or yellow
- ½ cup Green Pepper diced
- 8 large Eggs Raw Eggs
- ¼ cup Water
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- 1 pinch Pepper
- 1 cup Ham cut into ½" pieces
- ½ cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a medium-sized saute pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter then add the diced onions and bell peppers. Saute until translucent, or about 5 minutes, then remove from the heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the eggs, water, salt and pepper and beat with a whisk or fork to break up the eggs and combine. Add in the diced ham and shredded cheese and stir to combine.
- Spray a 9" x 13" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray, then add the sautéed onions and peppers evenly over the bottom. Pour the egg mixture over the onion mixture and gently stir to combine.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the eggs in the middle of the baking dish are set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, diced tomatoes and avocados if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 213mg | Sodium: 388mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg