Oven-Omelet

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups diced cooked ham
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 6 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, ham, and bell pepper, and sauté until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Season with oregano and garlic powder, and remove from heat.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Stir in ham mixture, and pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over top, and continue baking until eggs are set, about 10 minutes more.

Interesting Facts

• An omelet is a type of egg dish that is typically made with beaten eggs and cooked in a skillet.
• The word "omelet" comes from the French omelette which means "little egg cake".
• The omelet is believed to have originated in France in the early 19th century.