Cheesy Broccoli Omelet Recipe

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Number of Portions: 100

Ingredients:

  • 12 lbs. Frozen Eggs
  • 2 gal. + 3 qt. Fresh or Frozen Broccoli Florets, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oils
  • 1 c. Onion, diced
  • 1/4 c. Dried Dill
  • 3 c. Nonfat Cottage Cheese, drained
  • 3-3/4 c. Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • 3 c. Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
  • 2 tsp. Salt
  • 1-1/2 tsp. Ground Black Pepper

Instructions:

  1. Thaw frozen eggs in refrigerator overnight.
  2. If using fresh broccoli, blanch and drain well. If using frozen broccoli, thaw in refrigerator overnight and drain well.
  3. Heat oil and saute’ onions until soft.
  4. Add broccoli and dill to sauteed onions. Cook until broccoli is heated.
  5. Drain liquid from cottage cheese in a sieve. Discard liquid.
  6. Combine eggs, cheeses, and broccoli/onion mixture. Stir in salt and pepper.
  7. Spray 12″ x 20″ x 2.5″ pans with pan release spray; use 4 pans for 100 portions.
  8. Pour 6 lb. 12 oz. egg mixture into each pan.
  9. Bake until an internal temperature of 155 degrees F is reached, stirring halfway through cooking time. Conventional oven: 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Convection oven: 300 degrees F for 20 minutes.

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