Breakfast for 6
Baked Denver Omelet
This baked omelet mixes sautéed peppers and onion with ham, milk, eggs, and cheddar for a firm sliceable breakfast.
$3.85for 4 servings
$0.96 per serving$3.85 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetBreakfasts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.78Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.1 lb | $0.13Typical price |
| Ham$3.99/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $1.24Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 8 | $2.40Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.11Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.32Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.78 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperHot sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup chopped cooked ham
- 8 large eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- sliced avocados (optional)
- chopped chives and hot sauce (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and oil an 8-inch square baking dish.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then cook both peppers and the onion for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the ham and cook for 2 minutes, then spread the mixture in the baking dish.
- Whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper, then pour them over the ham and vegetables.
- Sprinkle the cheddar on top and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until firm and 160 F.
- Rest the omelet for 3 minutes before cutting.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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