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Baked Denver Omelet

Baked Denver Omelet- ham, cheddar cheese, onion, and bell pepper combine to make a delicious low carb breakfast. Just 25 minutes in the oven and you have a baked omelet that's easy to reheat all week.

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword baked omelet
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 249 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoon olive oil, coconut oil, or butter
  • 1 1/2 cups diced peppers I use a combo of green, red, and yellow
  • 3/4 cup diced onion
  • 1 1/2 cups diced ham
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper
  • hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 green onion, sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  2. Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add oil. When hot, add bell pepper and onion. Cook until crisp tender.

  3. Add ham and remove from heat. Transfer mixture to a lightly greased 7x11-inch pan.

  4. Sprinkle cheese on top.

  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and heavy cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over ham mixture.

  6. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, or until set in the middle. Cut into squares and serve with hot sauce and sliced green onion if desired.

Nutrition Facts
Baked Denver Omelet
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 325mg108%
Sodium 544mg24%
Potassium 218mg6%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 18g36%
Calcium 127mg13%
Vitamin C 31mg38%
Vitamin A 835IU17%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.