RICK'S RECIPES: Bacon, Ham and Cheddar Omelet Bake

 

Bacon, Ham and Cheddar Omelet Bake

 

Make this classic skillet egg bake this weekend and enjoy it for breakfast during the week.  Bonus: You can prep it on Sunday night, stick it in your fridge and pop it in the oven the next morning to start your Monday off right!   Ingredients 1tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2cup chopped onion 12eggs 1cup milk 1/2teaspoon salt 1/2teaspoon pepper 1 1/2cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 oz) 1cup crumbled cooked bacon 1/2cup diced cooked ham     Steps Prevent your screen from going dark while you cook. 1  Heat oven to 350°F. In 12-inch ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper and onion in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. 2   In large bowl, beat eggs and milk with whisk; stir in salt, pepper and 1 cup of the cheese. Add bacon and ham to pepper and onion mixture in skillet, spreading evenly over bottom of skillet. Pour egg mixture into skillet; top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. 3  Bake 32 to 37 minutes or until just set and knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.   Expert Tips Make your bacon ahead of time to save on prep time. Otherwise, place bacon on foil-lined baking pan, making sure not to overlap pieces. Bake at 400°F 15 to 20 minutes or until brown and crispy. Drain on paper towel, cool slightly before crumbling. Top with chopped tomatoes or sliced green onions for a nice complement to this recipe. Assemble, cover and refrigerate this bake the night before so it’s ready to uncover and pop in the oven in the morning. You may need to add an additional 5 to 10 minutes to bake time.   Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 Serving Calories:  300 Calories from Fat: 200 Total Fat  22g   33% Saturated Fat  9g   43% Trans Fat   0g Cholesterol   320mg   106% Sodium   690mg  29% Potassium  270mg    8% Total Carbohydrate  4g  1% Dietary Fiber  0g  0% Sugars  3g Protein  21g% Daily Value*: Vitamin A  15% Vitamin C  6% Calcium  20% Iron 6% Exchanges: 0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat;