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Baked Omelet in a Cast Iron Skillet

A delicious breakfast dish baked up in one skillet, this baked omelet is something hearty the whole family will love.
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes

Equipment

  • 8 inch cast iron skillet
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup diced potato
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons cream
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar

Instructions

  • Preheat. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook bacon. Cook the bacon in an 8-inch skillet until crisp over medium-low heat. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate, and pour out most of the grease.
    Crispy pieces of bacon cooking in a cast iron skillet with a wooden spatula.
  • Cook the potato and onion. Add a tablespoon of butter to the pan and cook the onion and potatoes until the onion starts to brown and the potatoes are tender, about ten minutes.
    Diced potatoes and chopped onions sautéing in butter inside a cast iron skillet.
  • Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Chop the cooked bacon and add it to the egg mixture. Mix well.
  • Bake. Pour into the skillet over the cooked onion and potatoes. Bake for 10-12 minutes, depending on how firm you'd like the eggs to set.
    A cast iron skillet filled with a mixture of beaten eggs, diced potatoes, bacon, onions, and scallions, starting to cook on the stove.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and serve. Top with shredded cheddar and pop back into the oven just to melt the cheese.  Serve immediately, directly from the pan.
    A fully cooked baked omelet in a cast iron skillet, topped with melted cheddar cheese, ready to be served.

Notes

You can add diced pepper, sweet or hot, to the onion for extra flavor and color.

Nutrition

Calories: 836kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 1058mg | Sodium: 2344mg | Potassium: 1365mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2150IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 432mg | Iron: 6mg
Servings: 1 large omelet
Calories: 836kcal
Author: Katie Shaw