CHEESE OMELET IN MICROWAVE

3 large eggs
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
chives
chopped black olives
spicy tomato sauce or salsa (optional, to serve)

Place the egg whites into a large mixing bowl. Beat at high speed until soft peaks form.

In smaller bowl place the egg yolks, and using same beaters, beat yolks, mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons water.

Gently pour yolk mixture over whites and fold in carefully.

Melt margarine in 9-inch pie plate and swirl to coat inside. Carefully pour eggs into pie plate.

Microwave at medium (half power) for 5 to 7 minutes.

Sprinkle the shredded cheese over eggs and microwave at medium for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Sprinkle with chopped chives olives, then quickly run a spatula around sides and bottom of dish. Fold half of omelet over the other half. Slide onto serving plate.

Serving Ideas: Serve with a spicy tomato sauce or salsa.

Servings: 2
Source: Jo Anne Merrill