Denver Omelet Cups Recipe

Name: Denver Omelet Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: 5 tsp. unsalted butter; 4 c. frozen hash browns; 6 large eggs; 2 large egg whites; Coarse salt; ground pepper; 1/2 small red onion; 1 small red bell pepper; 4 oz. ham steak; 3 oz. Cheddar

Servings: persons

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Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Coat 6 nonstick jumbo muffin cups with 1/2 teaspoon butter.
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In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt 4 teaspoons butter.
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Add hash browns and 2 egg whites; season with salt and pepper and mix thoroughly.
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Place 1/2 cup mixture into each muffin cup, firmly pressing into bottom and up side of each cup.
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Bake 15 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet, melt 1/2 teaspoon butter over medium.
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Add red onion, bell pepper, and ham steak.
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 7 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Divide vegetable mixture evenly among cups and top with cheddar.
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Bake 2 minutes.
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Remove from oven and crack 1 egg into each cup.
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Season with salt and pepper and bake until whites are set but yolks are still runny, 8 to 10 minutes.
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With a small offset spatula, remove cups from pan and serve immediately.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tsp. unsalted butter, 4 c. frozen hash browns, 6 large eggs, 2 large egg whites, and more.

Yes, Denver Omelet Cups falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Denver Omelet Cups

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