Cajun Omelet

Directions

1. 1
   Melt 1 tsp. butter in a 10-inch nonstick heavy skillet over medium-high heat; add sausage, and cook, stirring occasionally, 6 to 7 minutes or until sausage is well browned.
2. 2
   Add tomatoes, next 4 ingredients, and 1/2 tsp. Creole seasoning. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender and most of liquid has evaporated.
3. 3
   Remove from skillet.
4. 4
   Whisk together eggs, parsley, and remaining 1/2 tsp. Creole seasoning.
5. 5
   Melt 1 tsp. butter in skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat, rotating pan to evenly coat bottom.
6. 6
   Pour one-fourth of egg mixture into skillet. As egg mixture starts to cook, gently lift edges of omelet with a spatula, and tilt pan so uncooked portion flows underneath. Cook until almost set (about 1 minute). Cover skillet, and cook 1 minute.
7. 7
   Sprinkle 1 side of omelet with one-fourth each sausage mixture and cheese. Fold omelet in half over filling. Slide omelet onto a serving plate; cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. Repeat procedure 3 times with remaining butter, egg mixture, sausage mixture, and cheese.
8. 8
   Serve with hot sauce.
9. 9
   Cajun Omelet With Shrimp: Prepare recipe as directed in Step Stir 1 cup chopped large, peeled and deveined raw shrimp (21/30 count) into sausage mixture. Cook 1 minute or just until shrimp turn pink.
10. 10
    Remove from skillet. Proceed with recipe as directed. Prep: 25 min., Cook: 23 min.