Dried Beef-Cream Cheese Oven Omelet

Reminiscent of the popular 1970's appetizer, dried beef rolled up with chive cream cheese inside,  this is a rich and delicious way to start the day.

Beat together 6 or 8 eggs.  Using a jar of dried beef slices , make rolls by smearing them with softened cream cheese mixed with  a TB or two of chives. Roll up and cut each into thirds. Stir  the beef  rolls into the eggs, add  1/2 tsp pepper, and  pour into a sprayed or  buttered 1 1/2 qt casserole dish or muffin cups.  Bake in a preheated 350 oven for about 30 minutes- about 20 for muffin pan.  Sprinkle top with shredded sharp cheddar cheese the last 10 minutes.

Any leftovers will freeze nicely once completely cooled.  Just microwave for a minute or two to thaw and  heat through.