Denver Omelet Recipe
The perfect Denver Omelet has fluffy eggs, ham, and sautéed peppers and onions with melted cheese. This simple recipe is a protein-packed diner classic that’s ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 2 tablespoons diced onions
- 2 tablespoons diced red or green bell pepper
- ¼ cup grated cheddar cheese grated on the large holes of a box grater
- ¼ cup diced cooked ham
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Crack the eggs into a bowl. Add a teaspoon of water, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Whisk until combined.
- Warm a skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Swirl to coat the pan.
- Add the peppers and onions. Cook until they soften, about 3 minutes.
- Add the ham, toss, and cook for 1 more minute. Transfer everything to a small bowl.
- Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel. Add the remaining butter and swirl to coat the pan. Pour in the eggs and tilt the pan to cover the bottom.
- As the edges of the egg begin to set, gently push the cooked egg toward the center of the pan with a rubber spatula, tilting the pan so the uncooked egg flows underneath. Repeat this process until the top of the omelet is mostly set but still looks slightly wet and glossy.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the eggs. Add the ham and vegetable mixture evenly over the top.
- Cook for about 1 minute, or until the cheese is melted and the filling is heated through.
- Using a spatula, carefully fold the omelet in half. Slide the omelet onto a plate and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 538.6kcalCarbohydrates: 4.1gProtein: 25.8gTotal Fat: 46.6gSaturated Fat: 24.7gCholesterol: 437.5mgSodium: 729.9mgPotassium: 311.8mgFiber: 0.7gSugar: 1.7gNet Carbohydrates: 3.4g
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