How to Make a Ham & Cheese Omelette for Kids

Poor nutrition will negatively affect not only kids' health but also their behavior, school performance and overall development. The USDA Food & Nutrition Service recommends serving more whole grains, fruits and vegetables --- and less sugar, fats and sodium. You can brighten up a healthy breakfast with ham and cheese omelettes made especially for kids. Does this Spark an idea?

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Mixing bowl
Wire whisk
6 eggs
1/4 cup water
1 cup diced ham
1 cup grated cheese
Non-stick muffin pan
Canola spray

Instructions

- 1
  
  Whisk the eggs in the mixing bowl with 1/4 cup water until just blended. Set oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 2
  
  Spray the muffin pan with spray, thoroughly coating the sides and bottoms of each muffin cup. A pan with 6 large cups will work best, but one with 12 smaller cups also will suffice.
- 3
  
  Divide the diced ham evenly among the muffin cups. Sprinkle the grated cheese on top; any kind of cheese will work, but most kids prefer a mild cheddar or jack.
- 4
  
  Pour the eggs carefully over the ham and cheese, dividing them evenly among the muffin cups. Fill each cup about 3/4 full.
- 5
  
  Bake the mini-omelettes for about 10 minutes. Check to monitor their progress; baking time will vary depending on the size of the eggs and the muffin cups.
- 6
  
  Remove the pan from the oven when the mini-omelettes are puffed and slightly golden on top. Serve immediately, accompanied by fresh fruit and toast or a muffin. You could also serve the mini-omelettes on top of a pancake or waffle.

Tips & Warnings

Try crumbled crisp bacon or sausage instead of ham.
Add a spoonful of diced vegetables such as celery or black olives or broccoli.
Use cottage cheese or mozzarella cheese.
Trim slices of Canadian bacon to fit the bottoms of the muffin cups before adding cheese and eggs.
If your kids like extra flavor, sprinkle the ham and cheese with Cajun seasoning or salsa or spaghetti sauce before adding the egg mixture.
Make a "pizza omelette" with Italian sausage, mozzarella cheese, and a tablespoon of marinara sauce.
Do not overbake the kids' mini-omelettes; remove from oven immediately when the eggs are set.

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