Ham and Cheese Omelet Roll

There's a certain kind of brunch dish that doesn't need a crowd to justify the effort. You know the type — the one you'd make just for yourself on a slow Saturday, simply because you deserve it. My ham and cheese omelet roll is exactly that dish. Unlike a traditional folded omelet, the roll creates layers. Each slice reveals a tight, beautiful swirl of golden egg, rosy ham, and cheese that's gone from melted to almost jammy in the residual heat. It's fancier-looking than it has any right to be for something that takes barely any time.

This is brunch food that feels like an occasion without requiring one. You can set it on a wooden board next to a few dressed greens and a glass of something cold and bubbly, and suddenly brunch becomes a reason to linger at the table.

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened

• 3/4 cup milk

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 12   eggs

• 8 ounces ham, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)

• 6 ounces cheddar or Swiss cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups)

• 1/4 cup green onions with tops, thinly sliced

• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. In Small Batter Bowl, combine cream cheese and milk; whisk until smooth using Stainless Whisk. Add flour and salt; whisk to combine.

2. In Classic Batter Bowl, gently whisk eggs until blended. Add cream cheese mixture; mix well. 

3. Cut an 18-inch long piece of Parchment Paper. Press into bottom and up sides of Large Bar Panto prevent egg mixture from running under parchment paper; pinch corners. Pour egg mixture into bottom of Bar Pan. Bake 30-33 minutes or until omelet is puffy and golden.

4. Meanwhile, finely chop ham using Food Chopper. Shred cheese using Rotary Grater. Thinly slice green onions with Chef's Knife.

5. Remove omelet from oven; immediately spread with Dijon mustard using Skinny Scraper. Sprinkle with half of the cheese; top with ham and green onions. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Starting at one short side, roll up jelly-roll fashion, removing parchment paper as you roll. Garnish top with additional cheese and green onions, if desired. Let stand 5 minutes to allow cheese to melt. Slice roll diagonaly into wedges using Bread Knife.

Chef’s Notes

• Use the parchment paper to your advantage. Truly listening to step 5 will help make the process easier and keep the omelet roll looking delicious!