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New Mexico Omelet

There’s no reason to make a run for the border — simply make a run for your kitchen and whip up this southwestern omelet that has a flare for flavor. It’s loaded to the hilt.
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Course Omelets
Cuisine Continental

Servings 6 servings
Calories 3662.18 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 12 ounce(s) ground ham, cooked
  • 1/2 cup(s) green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup(s) green bell peppers, chopped
  • 2 1/2 cup(s) cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cup(s) light cream
  • 1/16 cup(s) all-purpose flour
  • 1 dash(es) salt, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) Tabasco sauce

Instructions

 

  • Grease a 12×17-inch baking pan.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine the ham, onions, and bell peppers.
  • Place 1/3 cup of the mixture and 3 tbsp of the cheese on the edge of each tortilla and roll up.
  • Arrange the tortillas seam side down in the prepared pan.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, cream, flour, salt, garlic powder, and Tabasco sauce and pour the mixture over the tortillas.
  • Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bake the tortillas, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and extra bake for 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with bowls of sour cream and salsa for a southwestern treat.

Nutrition

Calories: 3662.18kcalCarbohydrates: 153.79gProtein: 193.8gFat: 259.42gSaturated Fat: 126.49gCholesterol: 1456.14mgSodium: 7811.64mgFiber: 14.78gSugar: 22.13g

Keyword Eggs, Pork
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