HEARTY MEXICAN OMELET

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Hearty enough for brunch, lunch or even dinner, this tasty omelet from our Test Kitchen boasts tangy Southwest appeal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped avocado
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped green chilies
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1 corn tortilla (6 inches), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 eggs
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Salsa, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the avocado, sour cream, chilies, onion, lemon juice, salt if desired, pepper and hot pepper sauce; set aside. , In a 10-in. nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add tortilla pieces; cook for 2 minutes or until softened. Meanwhile, whisk eggs. Add eggs to skillet (mixture should set immediately at edges). , As eggs set, push cooked edges toward the center, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When the eggs are set, spoon avocado mixture over one side and sprinkle with cheese; fold other side over filling. , Invert omelet onto a plate to serve. Cover and let stand for 1-1/2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608 calories, Fat 39g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 1181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 47g protein.