Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Baked Denver Omelet recipe that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch. This hearty egg dish is loaded with ham, cheese, bell peppers, and onions, all baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs:
- 8 large eggs
Milk:
- 1/3 cup whole milk
Ham:
- 1 cup diced cooked ham
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Bell Peppers:
- 1/2 cup finely diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
Onion:
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Greasing:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with olive oil or butter.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, sauté the onion and bell peppers until softened.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Add ham, sautéed veggies, and cheese.
- Bake: Pour mixture into the dish and bake for 30–35 minutes until set and golden.
- Rest and Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can use Swiss or Monterey Jack cheese instead of cheddar.
- Leftover or deli ham can be used for convenience.
- For added veggies, consider adding chopped spinach or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 235mg
