Cheesy Baked Ham Omelet Squares |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is wonderful to serve at a brunch, the Tabasco is only optional I add it in for an extra boost of flavor - you may use cooked crumbled sausage meat in place of the ham, feel free to add in frozen broccoli, olives, jalapeno pepper or whatever you wish - you are going to *love* this! :) Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine |
1 medium onion, finely chopped |
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped |
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided |
1 (12 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, well drained |
2 -3 cups cooked cubed ham |
12 large eggs, beaten (or use extra-large eggs) |
1/4 teaspoon baking powder (yes! baking powder) |
1/2 cup half-and-half cream |
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste) |
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1/2 teaspoon white salt |
1 dash tabasco sauce (optional and to taste) or 1 dash hot sauce (optional and to taste) |
Directions:
1. Set oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
3. Sprinkle 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, mushrooms and ham on the bottom of the baking dish; set aside.
4. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add in onion and green bell pepper and cook until softened (about 3-4 minutes) then sprinkle the mixture on top of the ham in the baking dish.
5. In a bowl whisk the eggs with baking powder cream, salt, pepper and Tabasco until well blended; pour over the ingredients in the dish (do not stir).
6. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until the eggs are no longer runny and the center is set and top is slightly browned.
7. Sprinkle top of the casserole with 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, you may stick the pan back in the oven for a couple of minutes to melt the cheese or the cheese will still melt is sprinkled on right our of the oven.
8. Cool then cut into squares.
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