Denver Omelet
Fluffy eggs folded around smoky ham, sweet peppers, and melted cheddar, the western breakfast that never left the menu.
Ingredients (serves 2)
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 lb deli ham
- 1 bell pepper
- 1/2 onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Dice the ham, bell pepper, and onion into small even pieces.
- 2
Melt 1 tbsp butter in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook the ham, pepper, and onion 4 minutes until the vegetables soften and the ham browns lightly. Transfer to a bowl.
- 3
Whisk 3 eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper until fully blended.
- 4
Melt half the remaining butter in the skillet over medium-low, pour in the eggs, and stir gently for 30 seconds, then let set into an even round.
- 5
When the top is nearly set, scatter half the filling and half the cheddar over one side, fold the omelet over, and slide onto a plate.
- 6
Repeat with remaining eggs, filling, and cheese for the second omelet and serve immediately.
