Souffleed Omelet with Goat Cheese, Asparagus, and Ham

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   Preheat the oven to 375F.

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   Prepare an ice-water bath.

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   Bring a wide medium saucepan of water to a boil.

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   Add the asparagus; cook until bright green and just tender, 2 to 3 minutes.

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   Plunge asparagus into the ice bath to stop the cooking; cool completely.

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   Drain; halve lengthwise.

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   Set aside.

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   Melt butter in a 12-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium heat.

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   Remove skillet from heat; set aside.

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    Whisk together egg yolks, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl until pale and thick; set aside.

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    Put egg whites and a pinch of salt into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.

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    Beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.

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    Fold whites into yolk mixture.

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    Using a large rubber spatula, spread mixture evenly into reserved skillet.

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    Bake until omelet is almost set but still soft, about 6 minutes.

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    Sprinkle goat cheese and mint over half the omelet.

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    Top with asparagus and a layer of ham.

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    Fold plain half over filled half.

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    Bake until cheese has melted and omelet is cooked through, about 3 minutes.

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    Cut into 4 wedges, and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.