Brunch Omelet Torte Recipes

BRUNCH OMELET TORTE

Steps:

• On lightly floured surface roll each sheet of puff pastry into a 12" square.
• Lay 1 sheet puff pastry into a 10" pie pan; set aside.
• In 10" skillet melt 1/4 cup of butter until sizzling.
• Add potatoes, onion, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
• Cover; cook over medium high heat, turning occasionally, until potatoes are lightly browned and crisply tender (12 to 15 minutes), then set them aside.
• In cleaned skillet, melt 1 Tbsp butter until sizzling.
• Meanwhile in a small bowl, stir together all omelet ingredients except the remaining 1 Tbsp of butter.
• Pour half the omelet mixture (3/4 cup) into skillet with the sizzling 1 Tbsp of butter.
• Cook over medium heat.
• As omelet mixture sets, lift slightly with spatula to allow uncooked portion to flow underneath.
• Continue cooking until set (2 to 3 min).
• Slide omelet onto cookie sheet.
• Repeat with remaining 1 Tbsp of butter and omelet mixture.
• Layer ingredients into pie pan with puff pastry in the following order: 1 omelet, 1/4 pound ham, half of fried potatoes, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, remaining potatoes, ham, cheese and omelet.
• Top with remaining sheet of puff pastry.
• Press together edges of both sheets of puff pastry to form a rim; trim off excess puff pastry.
• Cover; refrigerate overnight or heat oven to 375 degrees.
• In small bowl stir together 1 egg and 1 Tbsp water; brush over puff pastry.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Let stand 5 minutes; cut into wedges.
• If torte is refrigerated overnight, let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before baking, then bake as directed above.

BAKED BRUNCH OMELET

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• Place half of the bread cubes on bottom of baking pan. Sprinkle with half of the ham and then half of the cheese; repeat.
• In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, salt, hot sauce and green onions. Pour egg mixture into pan.
• Place pan on top of a baking sheet with a rim and place in oven. Pour water into baking sheet and bake for 60 minutes, or until eggs have set.

BRUNCH OMELET TORTE

Steps:

• On lightly floured surface, gently roll each sheet of puff pastry into a 12-inch square. Lay 1 sheet puff pastry into a deep-dish pie plate or springform pan; set aside.
• Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet until sizzling. Add potatoes, onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until potatoes are lightly browned, crisp, and tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Combine the eggs, parsley, a pinch of salt and pepper, and 2 tablespoons water in a bowl and whisk well. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a clean skillet over medium heat until butter sizzles.
• Pour half of omelet mixture (3/4 cup) into heated skillet. Cook over medium heat. As omelet mixture sets, lift edges slightly with spatula to allow uncooked portion to flow underneath. Continue cooking until set, about 2 to 3 minutes. Slide omelet onto cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining tablespoon of butter and omelet mixture.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Layer ingredients into pie plate on top of puff pastry in the following order: one of the omelets, 4 ounces ham, half of the fried potatoes, and 1 cup shredded cheese. Top with remaining potatoes, ham, cheese, and omelet. Cover the torte with the remaining sheet of puff pastry. Press together edges of both sheets of puff pastry to form a rim; trim off excess. Crimp or flute edges. The torte can now be refrigerated overnight (see Cook's Note).
• In small bowl, whisk together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water; brush over puff pastry.
• Bake in preheated oven until the pastry is a rich golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand at least 5 minutes; cut into wedges. You may serve the torte warm or at room temperature.