OMELET WEDGES WITH CHEESE SAUCE

Omelet Wedges with Cheese Sauce image

"Our kids can't wait for supper when these fluffy, layered omelets are on the menu," Amy Transue writes from Catasauqua, Pennsylvania. "I serve them with toast or muffins and a fresh fruit salad."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 large eggs, separated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cornstarch
Dash pepper
1/3 cup water
SAUCE:
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 cup whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form. In a large bowl, beat the cornstarch, egg yolks and pepper until lemon-colored. Add water; mix well. Fold in the egg whites. , Pour into two greased 9-in. pie plates. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the cornstarch, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted., To serve, cut each omelet into six wedges. Stack two wedges on each serving plate with cheese sauce drizzled between and on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 263mg cholesterol, Sodium 624mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 16g protein.