Description
This Baked Denver Omelet recipe offers a delicious twist on the classic Denver omelet by baking the mixture of eggs, ham, bell peppers, onion, and cheddar cheese in the oven. It’s a simple, savory breakfast or brunch option that yields a fluffy, cheesy, and flavorful dish perfect for serving a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Meat
- ½ small onion, diced
- ½ small green bell pepper, diced
- ½ small red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup diced cooked ham
Dairy and Eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 large eggs
- ¼ cup half-and-half (or whole milk)
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon coarse salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare the baking dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch or similar size baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Sauté vegetables: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and both green and red bell peppers, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they soften.
- Cook the ham: Stir in the diced cooked ham with the sautéed vegetables and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
- Mix eggs and seasonings: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half (or milk), onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper thoroughly until combined.
- Combine ingredients: Add the cooked vegetable and ham mixture to the egg mixture and stir everything together evenly.
- Assemble the dish: Pour the combined egg mixture into the prepared baking dish and evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake the omelet: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top has turned golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Allow the baked omelet to cool for a few minutes before slicing to serve warm.
Notes
- Use half-and-half for a creamier texture or whole milk for a lighter version.
- Make sure the skillet is not too hot when adding ham to avoid overcooking.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with your favorite melty cheese.
- Allowing the omelet to cool slightly helps it hold its shape when slicing.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
