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Cajun Omelet

Prep Time: 10 min  |  Cook Time: 7 min  |  Servings: 2  |  Calories: 464
cajun omelet
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
7 min
Servings
2
Calories
464

<p>Whip up this Cajun-inspired omelet that’s bursting with andouille sausage, peppers and spinach. A generous helping of Sargento® Ultra Thin® Mild Cheddar Cheese Slices melted within brings all of the flavors together with gooey goodness. This omelet is perfect for breakfast or brunch and will be sure to please everyone at the table.</p>

Ingredients
  • 2 cups packed baby spinach leaves
  • 2 links fully cooked chicken Andouille sausage, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1/3 cup well-drained diced roasted red peppers
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup chopped chives or green onion
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. canola oil or butter
  • 4 slices Sargento® Ultra Thin® Mild Cheddar Cheese Slices
Directions
  1. Place spinach in a microwave safe bowl. Cook at high power 30 to 40 seconds or just until wilted. Add sausage and red peppers; toss well. Beat eggs with chives and pepper.
  2. Heat oil or melt butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet with sloped sides over medium heat until hot. Add egg mixture; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until bottom is set. Arrange cheese over egg mixture; top with spinach mixture. Use 2 spatulas to fold egg mixture in half over filling. Cook over low heat 3 minutes or until center is set. Cut omelet in half; transfer to serving plates.

Nutrition Facts
2 Servings
Serving Size: (301g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 464
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.5 grams
Saturated Fat 14.3 grams
Monounsaturated Fat 7.2 grams
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4 grams
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrates 7 grams
Dietary Fiber 2 grams
Protein 33 grams
Vitamin A 721RE
Vitamin C 51mg 65%
Calcium 295mg 24%
Iron 5mg 17%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.