Denver Omelette Recipe
Denver (AKA "Western) omelette is a hearty breakfast classic that can also serve as a lunch or light dinner.
Servings: 1 large omelet
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
Serving: 1large omelet | Calories: 592kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 657mg | Sodium: 721mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2090IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 287mg | Iron: 2mg