Sugar Shack Style Baked Omelette

Name: Sugar Shack Style Baked Omelette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 12 œufs; 1 cup lait; 1/4 cup beurre fondu; 1 1/2 cuillère à table farine tout usage; 1 cuillère à thé poudre à pâte; 1/4 cup bacon ou de jambon, coupé en dés (facultatif); Sel et poivre, selon votre goût; Sirop d'érable supplémentaire pour servir

Prep10 min

Cook25 min

Servings4

DifficultyMedium

By Menucochon|

March 6, 2024

|Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Omelette au Four: a comforting classic from the sugar shack

Envision a simple, quick and ultra-creamy meal? Let yourself be tempted by the irresistible oven omelette, a recipe as savory and iconic as those served at the Quebec sugar shacks. Inspired by grandmother's soufflé-style oven omelettes, this light and puffed version is perfect for a gourmet brunch or easy supper. Whether you're serving two or more, this simple oven omelette can be customized with ham, cheese, or even maple syrup to recall the classics of the sugar shack.

Preparation

Instructions

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Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.
Step 2
In a large bowl, beat the eggs until well combined.
Step 3
Add milk, melted butter, flour, baking powder, and optional bacon or ham to the bowl with beaten eggs.
Step 4
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix all ingredients well.
Step 5
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Step 6
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake the omelette for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until it is well browned and the center is set.
Step 7
Once cooked, remove the omelette from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before cutting into portions.
Step 8
Serve the baked omelette with a drizzle of additional maple syrup on top, if desired.

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Our Tips

Chef's tips for making this recipe

Snow whites for an airy texture

For an even more indulgent version, add to your preparation:

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Serving Suggestions

An oven omelette like at the sugar shack

Whether you're preparing it for a family breakfast or in portioned servings for two, this oven omelette recipe is an essential one to keep on hand. Easy to personalize, delicious hot or cold, it evokes the warm meals of the sugar shacks and the comforting dishes of our grandmothers. Now that you know how to make a puffed oven omelette, all that's left is to bake and enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

2 questions about this recipe

Whites beaten to a peak for an airy texture : For a baked soufflé omelette worthy of grand tables, separate the whites and beat them until stiff before gently folding them into the mixture.
Do not open the oven during cooking : this could cause the omelette to collapse. Patience = successful rise!
Preheat your oven : A stable temperature ensures a good rise.
Appropriate mold : Use a ceramic or pyrex mold lightly buttered for easy removal.