This Denver omelette recipe helps make living low-carb so easy and delicious.
Fresh eggs, onions, peppers, ham, and cheese make this omelet a healthy and wholesome dish any time.
Holly’s Recipe Highlights
- Skill Level: AKA “Western omelet,” Denver omelettes are easy to make with basic ingredients on hand, omelettes are nutritional powerhouses packed with protein.
- Prep note: Make two or three in advance and chill until ready to reheat and eat.
- Swaps: Super versatile omelettes are perfect for adding extra keto veggies and cheese to make your own signature dish.
- Serving suggestions: Serve this hearty dish for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or a light dinner. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, salsa, or avocado dip. Other side options are turkey sausages, some bacon, and, of course, a steaming cup of Keto coffee.
Simple Ingredients and Variations
Eggs: This recipe uses 3 large eggs for 1 omelet. You can also use 2 eggs instead, just the egg whites, or pre-mixed eggs from a carton.
Ham: Diced ham adds extra protein and salty flavor, but you can use bacon, or crumbled sausage.
Filling: Onions, peppers, and ham are delish in a Denver omelette, but you can add any of your favorite keto veggies like mushrooms, spinach, kale, diced zucchini, or any leftovers in the fridge! here, but follow the pro tip below to eliminate moisture.
Cheese: Sharp cheddar cheese delivers the best flavor in a Denver omelette, but you can experiment with any cheese on hand.
Variations: Give your omelets a spicy kick with some taco or Southwest seasoning. Or, if you’re serving a crowd, you take all the ingredients and bake them into a breakfast casserole.
How to Make a Denver Omelette
- Cook veggies and ham in butter. (Full recipe below.)
- Add whisked eggs and reduce heat to low.
- Cook until edges are set, top with cheese.
- Remove from heat and cover for 1 minute.
- Fold in half before serving.
Leftovers
- Refrigerate a leftover Denver omelette with cheese in a covered container between sheets of clean paper towels to absorb moisture for up to 2 days.
- To reheat, place it on a plate covered with a paper towel or microwave cover. Microwave for 1-2 minutes until heated through. Or on the stovetop, steam the omelet in a small pan with a little water until it’s fluffy again.
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Denver Omelette Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs whisked
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 tablespoon white onion
- 1 tablespoon red pepper diced
- 1 tablespoon green pepper diced
- ½ ounce ham chopped
- 1 ounce cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a 6" skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion, red pepper, green pepper, and cook until tender. Add ham and cook 1 minute more.
- Add remaining butter and stir. Pour whisked eggs into the pan and reduce heat to medium low.
- Lift the edges of the egg, with a spatula or rubber scraper, to allow uncooked egg to run underneath.
- Continue to cook until eggs are set. Top with cheese, remove from heat and cover 1 minute or until melted.
- Fold in half and serve.
Notes
- Use room-temperature eggs for best results.
- Whisk eggs with a few drops of water. This will help them become extra fluffy and keep the other ingredients suspended.
- Cook on medium or medium-low heat to ensure eggs do not scorch or overcook.
- Refrigerate cooled Denver omelets in a covered container – stacked and separated with sheets of paper towels – for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Thaw omelets in the refrigerator before reheating in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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