Extra-Sharp Cheddar Oven Omelet |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 100 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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This is great for a holiday breakfast or brunch. It serves 10 and it can be prepared ahead of time and popped in the oven on the day of the event. My Mother serves this when the whole family gets together down at their shore house on holiday weekends. Options: add mushrooms and peppers or the like. Ingredients:
8 slices bacon, coarsely chopped |
4 green onions, thinly sliced |
8 eggs |
1 cup light cream |
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt |
3 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese (shredded) |
1 large sweet onion |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Fry bacon until crisp but not burnt.
3. Drain, and reserving 1 tablespoon of drippings.
4. Sauté onion & green onion in drippings until translucent.
5. In a bowl beat eggs with cream and seasoned salt.
6. Stir in bacon, onions, and 2 cups of the cheese.
7. Pour into a greased, shallow, 3-quart baking dish.
8. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 F degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes until mixture is set (doesn't jiggle) and top is lightly browned.
9. When almost done, sprinkle with remaining cup cheese and return to oven until cheese melts.
10. Serve immediately.
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