Name: Cheesy Egg Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 large bell peppers, plus 1/4 cup chopped, divided; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 4 large eggs; 2 tablespoons half-and-half; 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; 0.25 cup chopped onion; 0.33333334326744 cup diced ham (about 2 ounces); 0.25 cup shredded cheese, such as Cheddar, Swiss or Monterey Jack; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Cheesy Egg Stuffed Peppers

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Bake up omelets in a pepper for a healthy, veggie-packed breakfast. Sweet bell peppers are filled with a cheesy egg filling with all the fixings of a classic Denver omelet. If you're cooking for a crowd, this recipe is easy to double!

Hilary Meyer

Updated on January 29, 2019

Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 peppers

Nutrition Profile:

Gluten-Free Healthy Immunity Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

2 large bell peppers, plus 1/4 cup chopped, divided
¼ teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons half-and-half
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup chopped onion
⅓ cup diced ham (about 2 ounces)
¼ cup shredded cheese, such as Cheddar, Swiss or Monterey Jack
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Halve 2 peppers lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Place the peppers cut-side up in an 8-inch-square microwave-safe dish. Microwave on High until just tender, about 3 minutes. Pat dry and sprinkle with salt.
Whisk eggs and half-and-half in a medium bowl.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped bell pepper and onion. Cook, stirring, until softened and beginning to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Divide the pepper and onion mixture among the pepper halves. Divide ham among the pepper halves. Fill each pepper with the egg mixture until just filled. (Depending on the size of your peppers, you may have some egg mixture left over.) Top each pepper half with 1 tablespoon cheese. Bake until the filling is set, 30 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle with chives and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

166	Calories
10g	Fat
6g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 166
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 12g	24%
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 206mg	69%
Vitamin A 2281IU	46%
Vitamin C 77mg	86%
Folate 57mcg	14%
Sodium 277mg	12%
Calcium 94mg	7%
Iron 1mg	7%
Magnesium 20mg	5%
Potassium 268mg	6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.