Packed with ham, bell peppers and shredded cheese, this Denver Omelet Casserole is a great breakfast, brunch or even dinner recipe!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr10 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr20 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: denver, eggs, omelet, omelette
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 251kcal
Author: David
Ingredients
7large eggs
¾cupwhole milk
1tspkosher salt
1tspblack pepper
½tspcrushed red pepper flakes
1Tbspunsalted butter
½Tbspolive oil
1medium yellow oniondiced
1green bell pepperdiced
1red bell pepperdiced
8oz.sliced button mushrooms
6oz.smoked hamsee note
1cupfresh spinachchopped
1cupshredded sharp cheddar cheeseI used Cabot’s Seriously Sharp Cheddar
{for garnish} sliced green onions
Instructions
Spray a 9” deep pie pan with non-stick baking spray; set pan aside. (Note: This casserole can also be baked in a traditional rectangular casserole dish. The baking time will vary based on the size of the pan, though.)
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Using a large mixing bowl, add the eggs, milk, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes; beat until well combined. Set bowl aside.
Using a large skillet, add butter and olive oil and place over medium heat. Once butter has melted, add the diced onions and bell peppers. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes. Transfer onions and peppers into bowl with the egg mixture.
Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and place over medium heat.
Sauté for 3-4 minutes without stirring. Flip mushrooms over and continue sautéing for 3-4 more minutes without stirring. Transfer mushrooms into bowl with the egg mixture.
Add ham, spinach and shredded cheese to the egg mixture; stir until well combined.
Pour mixture into the prepared pan. Bake uncovered for 55-60 minutes, or until eggs are set. (Note: Tent the casserole after 40 minutes to prevent the top from browning too much.)
Let casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
If you don’t have any smoked ham, stop by the deli counter at the grocery store and ask for ½” slices of smoked ham. Finish cutting the slices into cubes at home. I like to cook the cubes in a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes per side before using them in this recipe.