Farmer's oven-baked omelet

10 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
12largesEggs
½cupSour cream
2tablespoonsFresh thyme; chopped
2tablespoonsFresh chives; chopped
1teaspoonSalt
¾teaspoonFreshly ground pepper
¼teaspoonBaking powder
2tablespoonsButter or margarine
6Plum tomatoes; seeded and chopped
8ouncesFarmer cheese; shredded
½cupFresh basil; chopped

Directions

Beat first 7 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer 2 to 3 minutes or until well blended.

Melt butter in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet; add egg mixture. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with tomatoes, cheese, and basil. Return to oven, and bake 15 to 20 more minutes or until set. Serve immediately.

Yield: 10 to 12 servings.

Notes: Farmer cheese is a dry form of cottage cheese with a slightly tangy flavor.

Southern Living Magazine Website Recipe by: Southern Living Magazine Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #1032 by Suzy Wert <SuzyWert@...> on Jan 22, 1998