French Onion Omelet

Here's one omelet you can enjoy without mastering the flip. It bakes in a skillet in the oven.


French Onion Omelet

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Servings: Makes 6 main-dish servings.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 37 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon
    olive oil
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  • 2 cups
    coarsely chopped red onion
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  • 1/4 cup
    chopped shallots (optional)
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  • 2 teaspoons
    sugar
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  • 1/4 cup
    sliced green onion
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  • 2 teaspoons
    Dijon-style mustard
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    dried thyme, crushed
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  • eggs
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  • 1/4 cup
    water
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    ground white pepper
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  • 1 cup
    shredded Swiss Cheese (4 ounces)
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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.
2.
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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