Denver Omelette Recipe
A breakfast favorite, this Denver Omelette recipe is a hit with the entire family. Peppers, onions, ham and cheese are stuffed into a fluffy egg omelette that's ready in minutes. The perfect healthy breakfast!
Servings: 2
Cost: $5
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced ham steak
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the butter in an 8 inch skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and peppers to the skillet. Cook until beginning to soften, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the ham and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from the pan and keep warm.
- Whisk the eggs and milk together until combined.
- Pour half the eggs into the skillet and cook over medium heat. Swirl the eggs around until it’s evenly distributed and turn the heat to low.
- Cook the eggs for 2-3 minutes until beginning to set.
- Sprinkle half the onions, bell peppers and ham evenly on one side of the eggs. Top with half the cheese and fold the omelette closed by lifting the uncovered side up and over the covered half of the omelette.
- Slide the omelette onto a plate and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Omelettes are best served soon after cooking. To prep ahead, you can dice up your vegetables and ham to store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 354mg | Sodium: 878mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1128IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg