Sunday, February 20, 2011

Your Recipe, My Kitchen: Oven Omelets

Today's recipe is an example of how Not to save recipes.  When I first started this blog in 2008 and the adventure of visiting other blogs, I failed to realize how important it was to record where I was finding new recipes.  I started a Word document and simply copied and pasted recipes.  It wasn't until I went back to that document a few months later to begin making those recipes that I realized my mistake.  I couldn't give credit to the original authors!!!

From then on, I either copied the URL into the Word document or I used Springpad to bookmark the recipe page.  So, here is a recipe that I found...somewhere.  It's not mine.  If you recognize it as yours, by all means step forward and claim it so I can give you credit!

Oven Omelet (from the Unknown Blogger)
1 cup diced ham, bacon or sausage, cooked
1 (4oz) can sliced mushrooms
1 tomato, chopped
2-3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
6 eggs
1 cup sour cream
salt and pepper to taste
(Note: I added 1 tsp thyme, skipped the olives and tomato, substituted Swiss cheese for the mozzarella and used ham)
Spray a 9X13 pan with cooking spray.  Spread ham or other meat, mushrooms, tomato, onions, olives and cheeses in  pan.  Beat eggs well.  Add sour cream and mix well.  Add salt and pepper (or herbs).  pour egg mixture over other ingredients.  Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven 20-40 minutes (depending on the veggies you add and their moisture content) or until center is set.  Cut into squares.  Depending on the kind of things you added, you may want to serve it with salsa or guacamole.

Now it's your turn.  Feel free to grab a button over there on the right sidebar.  Please be better than me and give the original recipe author credit and be sure to link back to this blog.  Thanks to all of you that participate.  



23 comments:

Belinda said...

Oven omelets? Cool. You just bake it?

aipi said...

What a fantastic idea..I always learn something new whenever I visit you :)

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danasfoodforthought said...

I have a recipe from Oprah's website that is similar to this, but has different toppings. This one sounds great, whoever the mystery creator is!

Katerina said...

This is one rich omelet Kristen. I am sure everyone enjoyed it. I have a few recipes from unknown writers too. I made the same mistake as you did. That's ok as long as you mention it and admit it.

Prathima Rao said...

This omelette is a sure treat!! Never knew one could bake them.. I faced the same prob too initially...When I successfully tried out the bookmarked recipes I could give credit nor thank the person who deserved it..;( But now when i copy the recipes to word, i also mention which site i got it from..;)
Prathima Rao
Prats Corner

briarrose said...

What a great way to create an omelet. It looks yummy.

Katie @ This Chick Cooks said...

My family loves omelets and we've never tried baking on before. Sounds yummy :) Also, I was wondering do you only want people to link of if they are making a recipe from another blog or if they are making any recipe that isn't their own?

Katie @ This Chick Cooks said...

My family loves omelets and we've never tried baking on before. Sounds yummy :) Also, I was wondering do you only want people to link of if they are making a recipe from another blog or if they are making any recipe that isn't their own?

SARAPLICIOUS! said...

Looks delicious!

shopannies said...

sounds delicious

Miz Helen said...

We just love Omeletes, we make them for breakfast often. Thank you for sharing and hosting us today.

Sue said...

Though my husband makes his signature "killer omelets", I really like this alternative method, which is easier and looks delicious! I know what you mean about documenting recipe sources...I have so many recipes from pre-blog era and have no idea where I got them!

Angellove's Cooking said...

WOW :) that's a great idea!!! I should try baking some omelet soon!!

Debbi Does Dinner Healthy said...

I love breakfast for dinner! This sounds great, thanks!

Elizabeth said...

Making omelets in the oven is one of my favorite breakfasts! Just add lots of cheese and I'm happy :)

Hester said...

Mmm! This is something I'd love to wake up in the morning to :-) That was very kind of you to explain your accidental mistake. Honest, kind bloggers... I'm so happy that people like you exist.

Katrina said...

This look yummy! I too have misplaced blogger info but thankfully I noticed it early on. Now I save the url in my favorites...and the list keeps GROWING!! EEK! - Katrina

Lizzy said...

This looks fabulous! I wouldn't tweak a thing! I've done the same with not remembering where I've gotten recipes...if I don't make a note, I forget :)

Mateja ^_^ said...

Love it! Look so cheesey and suoer yummy, thank you for sharing :)

Debbie said...

Sorry I missed out this week on linking. I will try to get by sooner next week. I enjoyed looking over what others had to say.

Amanda said...

Sounds pretty wonderful to me!

Trisha said...

I find it very difficult to resist an egg recipe and your baked omlette looks great ... can't wait to try it!

The Mom Chef said...

It's not mine but that's not going to stop me from making it. It looks delicious!

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