Name: Denver Omelet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, divided -; 1/3 cup diced ham -; 1/4 cup finely diced yellow onion -; 1/8 cup finely diced red bell pepper -; 1/8 cup finely diced green bell pepper -; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, for seasoning bell peppers and ham -; 3 large eggs -; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, for seasoning eggs -; 1 teaspoon room temperature water -; 1/3 cup shredded white cheddar cheese -; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste -; Hot sauce, for serving (optional) -

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - Denver Omelet

1. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, divided -

2. 1/3 cup diced ham -

3. 1/4 cup finely diced yellow onion -

4. 1/8 cup finely diced red bell pepper -

5. 1/8 cup finely diced green bell pepper -

6. 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, for seasoning bell peppers and ham -

7. 3 large eggs -

8. 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, for seasoning eggs -

9. 1 teaspoon room temperature water -

10. 1/3 cup shredded white cheddar cheese -

11. Freshly ground black pepper, to taste -

12. Hot sauce, for serving (optional) -

How to cook deliciously - Denver Omelet

1. Stage

Sauté the filling: Place a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. When hot, add 1/2 tablespoon butter, swirling to coat the skillet. Add the ham, onions, and bell peppers to the skillet and season with 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt. Sauté, until the vegetables have softened slightly and the ham is just beginning to brown at the edges, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the filling to a clean plate and set aside.

2. Stage

Whisk the eggs: In a large measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and water until completely combined and frothy.

3. Stage

Add eggs to the skillet: Wipe out the 10-inch skillet with a clean paper towel and place over medium heat. Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter to the skillet, swirling to coat. When the butter begins to foam, pour in the egg mixture and reduce heat to medium-low. Allow the eggs to cook undisturbed for one minute.

4. Stage

Cook the eggs: Using a rubber spatula, carefully lift the partially-set egg in all four quadrants of the skillet, tipping it slightly to allow the uncooked egg to make contact with the hot pan. Once there’s a very thin layer of almost-set egg on top, about 3 to 4 minutes after adding the eggs to the skillet, sprinkle the eggs all over with cheese, and cover with a lid.

5. Stage

Fill and fold the omelet: Once the cheese has melted, sprinkle the filling on one half of the omelet. Using a rubber spatula, carefully fold the empty side over the filling and remove the skillet from the heat. Allow the omelet to rest for 1 minute before serving.

6. Stage

Serve the omelet: To serve the Denver omelet, carefully slide the folded omelet onto a clean plate. Finish with a few twists of freshly ground black pepper, and serve immediately with your favorite breakfast sides and hot sauce, if desired. Did you love this recipe? Give us some stars below!