Fluffy Sausage Omelet

At Christmastime, we get family members together for a breakfast. I serve this omelet with fruit salad, hash brown casserole and biscuits.

—JEAN TYNER DARLINGTON, SC



START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 2 SERVINGS


1/4 pound bulk pork sausage

2 tablespoons chopped onion

2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper

1/4 cup sour cream

3 eggs, separated

3 tablespoons milk

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon butter

1. Crumble sausage into a small microwave-safe dish; add onion and red pepper. Cover; microwave on high 2 minutes; drain. Stir in sour cream; set aside.

2. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks, milk, salt, baking powder and pepper. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into egg yolk mixture.

3. Place the butter in a greased 9-in. microwave-safe pie plate. Microwave on high 30 seconds.

4. Pour egg mixture into plate. Microwave, uncovered, at 50% power for 3-5 minutes or until partially set. Lift the edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. Cook at 50% power 2-3 minutes longer or until eggs are set. Spoon sausage mixture over one side; fold omelet over filling.

NOTE This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.