It’s time to think about brunch, maybe even Christmas brunch! This Cheesy Artichoke Oven Omelet is worthy of Christmas brunch. It starts with a layer of your favorite salsa. Sprinkle with chopped artichokes and three kinds of cheese. Oh right, the eggs. Pour the eggs over all, then top with festive tomato rounds. This Cheesy Artichoke Oven Omelet tastes delicious and might become a staple in your house too. Add sausage, coffee cake and fresh fruit to the menu. You’ll have a beautiful, tasty brunch to spoil your friends and family.
(This recipe is adapted from The Hearthstone Inn and Cottages Zippy Cheese Artichoke Oven Omelet.)
Spread the bottom of the baking dish with your favorite salsa, homemade or store bought.
I doubled the recipe and baked in a 9 X 13″ pan. Be sure to bake the single recipe below in a 10- inch quiche dish.
Cheesy Artichoke Oven Omelet
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup of your favorite salsa
- 1 cup artichoke hearts chopped
- 1/4 cup 1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup 4 ounces Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
- 1 cup 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 large eggs
- 8 ounces sour cream regular or light
- thinly sliced tomato rounds three roma tomatoes should be enough
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Butter or grease a 10 inch quiche dish.
- Spread the salsa on the bottom.
- Distribute the chopped artichokes evenly over the salsa.
- Sprinkle parmesan over the artichokes.
- Sprinkle with the Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses.
- Blend the eggs in a blender 'til smooth.
- Add the sour cream to the eggs and blend until mixed.
- Pour the egg mixture over the cheeses.
- Float sliced tomato rounds on top of all, covering the whole surface.
- Bake uncovered 30-40 minutes, or until set.
- Cut into wedges and serve garnished with parsley or basil.
Notes
Cheesy Artichoke Oven Omelet
Judy says
Very tempting! (Recently you’ve been “tempting” me with peppermint bark, indulgent flourless fudge cake, fresh cranberry sauce with orange zest, and and and…!) We’re all acquiring such a nice collection of excellent recipes). Thank you, and Merry Christmas to you, too!
Aunt Pinkie says
Looks fabulous- can’t wait to make it for Christmas breakfast! Thanks for this recipe! BTW your pictures are marvelous!, too!
Christy says
Hi Aunt Pinkie!! This recipe reminds me a bit of your salsa eggs which I served Danny and Kristen this week. Allie’s recipe has a few more ingredients so am excited to try it!!
Linda Jenkins says
This sounds yummy! I like it because everyone can sit down to breakfast at the same time. Merry Christmas to all!
Barbara Child says
Perfect for ANY meal!
Aunt Margie says
Allie is IN! Your recipes, hints, books, crafts, and stories are keeping me FAT and happy! You are saving your Aunties et al time, because we don’t have to retrieve recipes from each other. It’s just PRINT and VOILA! What service. :~)
Anita says
This is an awesome all time favorite recipe of mine. Absolutely a winner!
Allie says
Great, thanks Anita! I’m glad you mentioned it, I haven’t made this oven omelet in a while, and I need to update these old photos too. Many thanks for dropping by!