Southwestern Omelet

Ingredients

• 8 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, divided
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese or cheddar cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) jar taco sauce or picante sauce

Directions

1. 1

   Mix together eggs, water, and salt.

2. 2

   Stir in chiles and onion.

3. 3

   For each omelet, melt 1 T, butter in a heavy skillet until hot enough to sizzle.

4. 4

   Pour in one-fourth of egg mixture.

5. 5

   As mixture begins to cook, lift edges of omelet and tilt pan to allow uncooked portion to flow underneath.

6. 6

   When egg mixture is set and no longer flows freely, sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over half of omelet.

7. 7

   Fold omelet in half, and place on a warm platter.

8. 8

   Repeat procedure with remaining ingredients.

9. 9

   Serve with taco sauce.