Puffy Omelet with Canadian Bacon Filling

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Cook Time: 20 minutes

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Ingredients

3 ounces Canadian style bacon, cut into thin strips
4 egg white
4 egg yolks
1/4 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded (1 ounce)
1/2 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped OR 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teasp white pepper
5 teaspoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1 tomato (large), peeled, seeded and chopped

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Cooking Directions

New USDA Guidelines

Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored; stir in Canadian-style bacon, cheese, half of the basil, and pepper. Fold yolk mixture into egg whites.

In a 10-inch skillet with oven-proof handle, heat 2 teaspoons of the butter over medium heat till a drop of water sizzles. Spoon egg mixture into skillet, gently smoothing surface. Reduce heat to low; cook for 7 to 8 minutes or until the bottom is golden.

Bake in a 350 degree F. oven for 10-12 minutes or until knife inserted halfway between center and outer edge comes out clean.

Meanwhile, in skillet cook mushrooms and green pepper in the remaining hot butter over medium heat 3 minutes or until tender. Add the remaining basil and tomato; cook 5 minutes or till liquid is reduced, stirring occasionally.

Loosen sides of omelet with spatula. Make a shallow cut across omelet, cutting slightly off-center. Spoon filling over larger half. Tip skillet and fold the smaller portion of omelet over larger half. Slip omelet onto a warm serving platter. Serve immediately.
Serves 2


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Serving Suggestions

Breakfast for two, serve this omelet with fresh strawberries, buttered croissants, and good coffee.


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Nutrition

Calories: 372 calories
Protein: 24 grams
Fat: 27 grams
Sodium: 731 milligrams
Cholesterol: 481 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 13 grams
Carbohydrates: 8 grams
Fiber: 2 grams

Random Safety Tip:
Cover a plate with plastic wrap to carry pork to the grill. Throw away. Use the clean plate carry food back in!

 
 
 
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Buying/Handling/Storing Tip:

Canadian-style bacon comes in precooked, cylindrical portions that can be sliced or cut as desired.


Other Pork Buying/Handling/Storing Tips
Ask Your Butcher

Though the name may be a bit misleading, Canadian-style bacon, is closer kin to ham than to regular bacon. It is delicious as a breakfast meat, on a sandwich, on a pizza or in a salad.


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About the Cut

Canadian-style bacon is fully-cooked, smoked pork loin that comes from the lean, tender eye of the loin, which is located in the middle of the back.


Learn About the Pork Cuts
Cooking Method: Baking

Baking is the mothod of cooking pork with dry heat, typically in an oven.


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