Hearty Mexican Omelet Recipe

Name: Hearty Mexican Omelet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped avocado; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 2 tablespoons chopped green chilies; 1 tablespoon chopped onion; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Dash hot pepper sauce; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 corn tortilla (6 inches), cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 4 eggs; 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; Salsa, optional

Servings: persons

1/2 cup chopped avocado
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped green chilies
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1 corn tortilla (6 inches), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 eggs
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Salsa, optional

1
In a small bowl, combine the avocado, sour cream, chilies, onion, lemon juice, salt if desired, pepper and hot pepper sauce; set aside.
2
In a 10-in. nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add tortilla pieces; cook for 2 minutes or until softened. Meanwhile, whisk eggs. Add eggs to skillet (mixture should set immediately at edges).
3
As eggs set, push cooked edges toward the center, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When the eggs are set, spoon avocado mixture over one side and sprinkle with cheese; fold other side over filling.
4
Invert omelet onto a plate to serve. Cover and let stand for 1-1/2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa if desired.

288

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup chopped avocado, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 2 tablespoons chopped green chilies, 1 tablespoon chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Hearty Mexican Omelet 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.

Hearty Mexican Omelet

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