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Puffy Omelet with Canadian Bacon Filling & a Giveaway (Closed)

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We love breakfast for dinner and we love brunch. Who doesn't like brunch? Tell me about someone who doesn't and I just won't understand. The holidays are the perfect time to plan a brunch get together. Everything's better with brunch, isn't that the truth?

There's something about getting up a little later and preparing a brunch or even having breakfast for dinner. I went hunting around on the Pork: Be Inspired website and when I found the recipe for this Puffy Omelet with Canadian bacon, I knew my husband would love it. Bacon has to be his favorite type of pork and with Canadian bacon in second place, this omelet was a hit!

Jill Silverman Hough recommends trying a sparkling wine with pomegranate or cranberry juice with your brunch, the next time you plan one. For more wonderful ideas your holiday meal, visit the National Pork Board. Also, be sure to follow them on twitter and facebook.


Light and fluffy, this omelet is easy to make and pretty versatile. A hand mixer is a must for this recipe, in order to beat the egg whites to a stiff peak.

If you don't have the exact veggies on hand, you can always substitute them. Also, as my husband says, you can't go wrong with Canadian style bacon. So what are you waiting for? Give this omelet a try!

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Puffy Omelet with Canadian Bacon Filling

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces Canadian style bacon, cut into thin strips
  • 3 large eggs, whites & yolks separated
  • 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded (1 ounce)
  • 1/2 tsp fresh basil, chopped OR 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 5 tsp butter
  • 1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 to mato, large, seeded and chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat egg whites using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored; stir in half of the Canadian style bacon, cheese, half of the basil, and pepper. Fold yolk mixture into egg whites.
  • In a 9-inch skillet with oven-proof handle, heat 2 teaspoons of the butter over medium heat till a drop of water sizzles. Spoon egg mixture into skillet, gently smoothing surface. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the bottom is golden.
  • Bake in oven for 5-6 minutes or until knife inserted halfway between center and outer edge comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile, in skillet cook the remaining Canadian style bacon, mushrooms and green pepper in the remaining hot butter over medium heat 3 minutes or until tender. Add the remaining basil and tomato; cook 5 minutes or till liquid is reduced, stirring occasionally.
  • Loosen sides of omelet with a spatula. Make a shallow cut across omelet, cutting slightly off-center. Spoon filling over larger half. Tip skillet or using spatula, fold the smaller portion of omelet over larger half. Slip omelet onto a warm serving platter. Serve immediately.

Notes

Modified slightly from the National Pork Board.
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The Giveaway – Pork Holiday Prize Pack (Value $100)

How to Enter

Leave a comment on this post (below) answering this question: What is your favorite dish or meal that includes pork? If you have the link to a recipe, feel free to share it.

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Details

One winner will be chosen at random from all of the comments/entries posted here on this post. Be sure to do the mandatory entry and you're entered into the giveaway. The extra entries are optional. Giveaway ends on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 11:59 PM EST.

Congrats to Samantha!


Giveaway is open to anyone that has a U.S. shipping address. Winner will be contacted via email and will need to respond with requested information within 48 hours or an alternate winner will be chosen. The Little Kitchen and the sponsor reserves the right to cancel or end the contest at any time.

Disclosure: I received a gift card in order to purchase items for the recipe as well as the same prize pack as the winner from the sponsor, the National Pork Board. All opinions are my own, always. This post contains affiliate links.

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    41. MaryBeth says

      Pork and sauerkraut in the crockpot – I add a little apple cider and 1 or 2 chopped granny smith apples and a spoonful of brown sugar for some sweetness. Yum!!

    48. Johna DeRosier says

      It may not be the healthiest, but it sure is good…dip pork chops in flour and fry, (don’t use too much oil) after the chops are fried to done, add a large can of cream of mushroom soup and cook for about 20 minutes, serve over rice

    60. Barbara says

      I love pork chops Parmesan–make as you would for chicken, but substitute boneless pork chops that have been pounded thin. Delicious!

    71. Laura Jacobson says

      My favorite dish with pork is sweet and sour pork. I dont have a recipe for one…but am looking for a good one.

    73. monica says

      Pork! we are from iowa, pork plentiful here! I use ground pork half and half beef in my chilis and stews. I eat a lot ofbreakfast sausage… at all times, there is always some ready for a quick snack.

    83. CMC says

      My favorite dish that includes pork is a Swiss cheese and spinach omelet with bacon. Such a classic combination!

    84. Lynda E says

      We marinate pork chops in worchestire (spelling?!) sauce, brown sugar and dijon mustard and then grill them – yum!

    90. Cori Westphal says

      I love gyros! I make mine with seasoned pork, grilled peppers and onions, and greek yogurt mixed with cucumbers. So easy and sooooo yummy!

      coriwestphal at msn dot com

    96. Sheryl says

      I make a smoked sausage casserole where you alternate thin sliced potatoes, onion and small slices of smoked sausage. Top it with a can of corn (drained), a can of cream of mushroom soup and a 1/2 of a soup can of milk. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Bake at 375 for 60 min.

      sflickinger at rocketmail dot com

    98. Michelle S says

      Pork Roast
      1 large Pork Roast
      1 can Coke
      1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
      1/2 to 1 package of Onion Soup Mix

      Mix all together and cook in crockpot.

    99. Gina Palmer says

      I followed on FB, Twitter, and e-mail.

      I enjoy trying new recipes with pork. I love using pork in fajitas as well as grilling!

      Thanks!

    108. Holly says

      M favorite dish with pork is the classic breakfast with eggs and toast

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    116. nicole fall says

      My favorite pork dish is a saltine covered boneless porkchop that is pan fried! Yummy! Thanks for holding such a great giveaway!

    118. ferriz says

      porkchops and sauerkraut in a slow cooker. throw them in with a jar of drained sauerkraut, and some sliced apples and garlic powder. cook for 8hrs on low. sooo good!

    120. Valerie Taylor Mabrey says

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    128. Debbie C says

      I love old fashioned fried pork chops, like my Mom and Grandma made them. That’s my favorite but I also love BBQ Pulled Pork, Pork Roast and of course… BACON!

      chrisdeglen(at)gmail(dot)com

    149. DebbyM says

      I love a good pork roast – I drizzle a little olive oil, crushed garlic, basil and oregano and roast it with some potatoes. Yummy.

    156. LeAnn V says

      I love pulled pork sandwiches. I’ve tried to smoke pork on my own and haven’t gotten it quite right, so I continue to go to my favorite restaurant to get them. In the meantime I keep experimenting with my smoker.

    168. Heather H says

      I love pork, my favorite pork dish is anything with ham like homemade mac and cheese with ham.
      hendymartin1 at yahoo dot com

    170. Debra S. says

      My family adores breaded, stuffed chops. There is not a real recipe for them- I just use any simple bread stuffing, herbed like you would for turkey. Thick chops, make a pocket. Bread as you normally would, and bqke.

    205. Erin says

      My favorite is grilled pork chops with a marinade I make from scratch that includes: OJ, olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, cinnamon, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt/pepper, and cayenne pepper. Marinade for several hours & grill — it’s great!!!

    209. MommaMary says

      bacon, bacon, & more bacon. in salads, scalloped potatoes, with pancakes, pizza, and list keeps going

    213. Melissa T. says

      My favorite recipe that includes pork is a Cambodian dish that is basically a pork omelette. It’s so simple to make (says my mom), yet I still can’t master it!

    219. Kathryn C. says

      I don’t have a recipe for this because it something that my mother always made us when we were growing up, very simply Pork Chops, any style, a can of Cream of Chicken soup poured over the pork chops and serve with rice. Yummy! katbirdfl (at) gmail (dot) com

    225. Stacy says

      I just recently discovered a recipe for Southwest Pork: 2 boneless pork tenderloins, 1 packet of taco seasoning & 1 can of tomato sauce- cook on low in the crock pot for 6-8 hours and YUM!
      nrdunningATgmailDOTcom

    234. Iliana Blair says

      I usually serve pork with wild rice & mushrooms and baked potato.
      Pork is seasoned with garlic mostly and peppercorns

    235. Chris Schlarbaum says

      I have a pork loin recipe that uses oregano and apricot jam as a glaze. I first make a rub with oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Then after baking for 30 minutes I brush on some of the jam (I heated it first), then bake for 30 minutes, brush more jam and then bake till 165 degree’s.

    246. Sarah G says

      The traditional New Year’s Day dinner of Pork Tenderloin with Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes and Applesauce!

    256. Wanda VanderVeen says

      My favorite pork recipe is probably the easiest, as well. I make fruited pork loin using whole berry cranberry sauce mixed with onion soup mix, poured over the pork loin, and prepared in the oven or slow cooker.

    259. Carmen N says

      (FYI – Dec 27th is not on a Friday!)
      My favorite dish is a roasted pork tenderloin with rosemary and garlic. You bake it in a casserole dish along with diced potatoes drenched in the same herbed oil.

    261. Shari says

      Easy! a whole roasted pig the way my husband’s Cuban family make it so the skin is crunchy and the meat just falls off the bone.

    268. Catherine says

      I really like to my mom’s braised pork shoulder that is seasoned with ginger, rice wine, soy sauce, brown sugar, and anise seed.

    281. Trezlen says

      My favorite meal the includes pork is breakfast. I’m an old-fashioned bacon and eggs, or country ham and eggs girl, or sausage and eggs girl. But you can eat breakfast any time of the day….

    285. Anna says

      Classic New Orleans red beans & rice… made with local pork andouillie sausage, bulk sausage, and great spices! Thanks for offering the giveaway!

    296. Alina says

      Pork Tenderloin with lots and lots of lemon, some thyme and rosemary and salt and pepper. Perfection 🙂

    300. Sean says

      My favorite pork dish would have to be my wife’s puerco asado (roasted prok). It’s simply scrumptious.

    305. Jessen says

      My favorite pork dish to prepare is Boneless Pork Tenderlion chops stuffed with smoked bacon, Sage and swiss cheese, over braised cabbage with apples, apple cider and a good quality dijon or german grainy mustard sauce
      that the pork gets coated in and succulent after browning Both sides. Simple, but good! And to make it better, you gotta have the mashed potatoes!! =)

    310. Christine S. says

      My family loves broiling pork belly in a big pot with a little bit of soy sauce, coffee grinds, onions, and scallions for a looooong time. We slice the pork belly and eat it with romaine lettuce with spicy dip or teriyaki sauce. It is so yummy!

    315. amy marantino says

      my mom makes pork chops that are sauteed with green apples and a mustard sauce, served over buttered egg noodles. good stuff!

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