French Onion Omelet
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Here's one omelet you can enjoy without mastering the flip. It bakes in a skillet in the oven.

Servings:
Makes 6 main-dish servings.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
37 mins
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Ingredients
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1 tablespoonolive oilsee savings

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2 cupscoarsely chopped red onionsee savings

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1/4 cupchopped shallots (optional)see savings

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2 teaspoonssugarsee savings

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1/4 cupsliced green onionsee savings

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2 teaspoonsDijon-style mustardsee savings

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1/2 teaspoondried thyme, crushedsee savings

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6eggssee savings

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1/4 cupwatersee savings

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1/4 teaspoonsaltsee savings

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1/4 teaspoonground white peppersee savings

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1 cupshredded Swiss Cheese (4 ounces)see savings

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Directions
1.
In a 10-inch ovenproof skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add red onion, shallots (if desired), and sugar. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until tender and golden, stirring often. Remove 1/4 cup cooked onion mixture and set aside. Stir green onion, mustard, and thyme into skillet.
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In a bowl beat together eggs, water, salt, and pepper. Stir in 3/4 cup of the cheese. Pour into skillet. Bake in a 375 degree F for 15 minutes or until set. Top with remaining cheese and reserved onion mixture. Cut into wedges. Makes 6 main-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 202, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Sodium 245 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 6%, Calcium 18%, Iron 6%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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