Denver Omelet Bites made with RITZ Crackers
Portable, popable and shareable, these breakfast bites roll classic Denver omelet ingredients in a coating made of RITZ Crackers that let you extend the fun beyond the morning meal.
Ingredients
Omelet Bites
- 2 oz.ham, 1/4-inch diced
- 1 oz.green bell peppers, 1/4-inch diced
- 1 oz.onions, 1/4-inch diced
- 2 Tbsp.vegetable oil
- 6 Tbsp.liquidpasteurized eggs, divided
- 1¾ oz.coarsely crushedRITZ Crackers
- ¾ oz.shredded Cheddar cheese
RITZ Coating
- ¼ oz.finely crushedRITZ Crackers
- 1egg
- 1 Tbsp.milk
- ½ oz.coarsely crushedRITZ Crackers
Nutrition per serving
Saute ham, peppers and onions in oil on medium heat 4 to 5 min. or until vegetables are soft. Add 3 Tbsp. liquid eggs; scramble to a soft texture. Transfer mixture to bowl. Refrigerate until chilled (40°F.)
Add remaining 3 Tbsp. liquid eggs, cracker crumbs and cheese to vegetable mixture. Fold gently until combined. Shape into 12 (1-oz.) balls.
Coat each omelet ball with fine cracker crumbs, dip in combined egg and milk, then in coarse cracker crumbs. Place on parchment paper-lined sheet pan. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
Cook 3 Omelet Bites in 375°F deep fryer 1-1/2 min. or until insides are firmly set and outsides are golden brown.