FARMER'S OVEN-BAKED OMELET

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Great recipe from Sept 2003 issue of Southern Living. Have made it several times for Sunday school breakfasts and it has always been a hit. I especially appeciate the use of fresh herbs and tomatoes, and the presentation in the cast iron skillet.

Provided by The Finicky Chef

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 small plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
8 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
fresh basil (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Beat together eggs, sour cream, thyme, salt, pepper, and baking powder with electric mixer at medium speed 2-3 minutes or until well blended.
  • Melt butter in a 12-inch oven-proof (cast iron) skillet; add egg mixture.
  • Bake at 350F for 15 minutes; remove from over and sprinkle with chopped tomato, shredded cheese, and fresh basil.
  • Return to oven and bake 15-20 minutes longer or until set. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.6, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 286.4, Sodium 477.8, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 14

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