Name: Baked Western Omelette
Yield: 6 -10 servings
Ingredients: 9 extra large eggs; 1 cup milk; 1 package of diced ham, 8-10 oz; 1/2 green bell pepper; 1/2 red bell pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/8 tsp pepper; 1/8 tsp salt; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese

Our easy Western Omelette is good for breakfast, brunch, or supper. This baked omelette saves the day. Here is our go-to easy baked Western Omelette that is going to blow your mind. Fluffy eggs, ham, and peppers in every single bite, and oh no we didn’t forget about that sharp cheddar cheese!

We are always looking for new recipes to whip up to serve our family. We are the type of person that needs variety. Oven-baked omelettes are a great way for us to switch up dinner time. Try our sausage hash brown casserole too.

We love breakfast for supper, and we always reach for a savory aspect, since our husband is diabetic. We eat a lot of eggs, like our sausage and egg muffin tin omelettes. You will do backflips for this oven omelette recipe.

Why Make This Recipe

Easy breakfast casserole
No managing a skillet on the stove
Simple prep
Great for serving a crowd
Affordable ingredients
Great stored for leftovers.

Here are tons of ways to make eggs taste better by adding layers of ingredients to transform the flavors.

What is In A Western Omelette

Eggs – You can use any variety of eggs, or you could even use egg whites if you want it to be a bit healthier.

Milk – If you need a dairy free milk, go ahead and swap.

Diced Ham – we have bought pre-diced ham and it works great for mixing.

Peppers – For this omlette recipe we used red and green bell peppers to offer a sweet and savory flavor.

Seasoning – Salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Cheese – Sharp cheddar is what we used, but you can use any variety of cheese. Or you can even use pepper jack.

Tools Used for the Baked Western Omelette Recipe

Here are a few of the tools we used when making our baked omelettes. We love Pyrex products, they are our tried and true.

We have had them for years and they hold up in the dishwasher and oven! These are the ones we used in this recipe!

How to Make

Full directions for this omelet western recipe are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Preheat the oven and prep pan.
Whisk up eggs with the milk to scramble them. Then add in the seasonings.
Stir in the diced veggies, cheese and ham.
Pour in pan and bake as directed.

Helpful Tips

Peppers | If you don’t like your peppers to have a slight crunch to them, saute them with a little oil in a pan before you add them into your omelette.
Proper Size Pan | Make sure you bake this in an 8×8 pan. If you go with a larger pan it will thin out the omelette and you will end up with a less fluffy omelette. You are welcome to double the recipe and pour it into a 9×13 pan.
Milk | we have gotten asked does it matter what milk you use. We use 1% and as you can see our breakfast omelette baked up nice and fluffy. So feel free to use whatever percentage of milk you have.

We also prefer to whip our eggs by hand, for that light and fluffy aspect, but you could always use a stand mixer. We also don’t like extra dishes, so 1 whisk vs a stand mixer wins every single time.

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Practical notes

Why Is It Called A Western Omelette?

They call it a western omelette because it came from Denver, but the true origins of how the name came about are hazy. Either way, the combination of flavors is outstanding.

What is the Difference Between a Western Omelette and a Denver Omelette?

The Denver Omelette is known by many names, southwest and even Western. It is the same thing, that offers diced ham, peppers, cheese, and sometimes you will find onions added into the mix. u003cbru003eu003cbru003eYou could even make a Denver omelette casserole just like our baked western omelette recipe below, but with a few different ingredients..

Are Omelettes Good For You?

Omelettes are a wonderful source of protein! Great for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and that occasional brunch. You will find they are filled with veggies for added nutrients on top of all the protein.

Can we Substitute Egg Whites For Whole Eggs In Western Omelette Bake?

You can reach for egg whites for a lower fat option. What we would do is leave 4 whole eggs, and do 5 egg whites. You want some of the yolks as it whips up it will still remain light and fluffy.

What’s the Difference Between Omelet and Omelette?

Either spelling works just fine, and neither is spelled wrong. You will find that different area spell it in a different way. Below you will learn how to make a proper omelette in the oven!

What Happens If We Eat Omelet Daily?

Studies show that heart disease has been linked to being overweight. So having eggs in your daily diet is a great way to add protein and nutrients into your diet. u003cbru003eu003cbru003eThe one downfall to eggs is they do contain saturated fat, which too much-saturated fat can be known to raise your cholesterol and LDL which is not great as it puts you at risk for cardiovascular disease.

Can we Double This Baked Omelet Recipe

Feel free to double the omelet bake if you plan to feed a larger crowd. Just use a 9×13 pan to whip up and bake. Adjust the cooking time and ensure your baked omelet is cooked fully before you serve it.

Variations For Your Egg Omelet

Here are some other ingredients you might want to add to your omelet. You don’t have to stick to the Denver (Western) Omelette ingredients if you don’t want. Here are some of our favorite egg omelet ingredients.

Sausage or Chorizo
Bacon or Canadian Bacon
Onions (sweat them out in a pan)
Jalapenos
Rotel (drained)
Green Chilis

As you can see the sky is the limit with what you can use to create a custom egg omelet!

So there you have it, a easy way to get those flavors of your usual egg omelet at home.

Can we Use This Omelete Batter To Cook On Stove

You can but it would turn into more of a scrambled mix, instead of an omelet. Since you have all your veggies in there still taste great. We love the omelet mixture in oven, since it turns out so light and fluffy.

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Ingredients

Makes 6 -10 servings

9 extra large eggs
1 cup milk
1 package of diced ham, 8-10 oz
1/2 green bell pepper
1/2 red bell pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp salt
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese

Equipment

Measuring Spoons

Method

Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8×8 pan and set it aside.
In a bowl whisk your eggs and milk together until nice and mixed.
Add in your salt, pepper, garlic powder, ham, peppers, and cheese. Mix up the omelette batter until fully combined.
Pour into an 8×8 baking pan, and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the eggs are cooked through. Stick a fork in the omelette back and if it comes out clean without egg, the baked western omelette is cooked.
Slice up your baked omelet and enjoy.

Kitchen notes

The internal temperature for eggs in this omelette should be 160-165 to ensure the eggs are fully cooked. Feel free to swap out ingredients to work with what you have. If you use ground sausage or chorizo, make sure to crumble and fully cooked the meat before you mix into the omelette ingredients. Top with sour cream, fresh avocados, salsa, or any other favorite toppings you may have. The omelet can store in the fridge for a few days. This omelette casserole reheats really well. Just toss in the microwave for a quick reheat.