The Denver Omelet

The Denver Omelet

Recipe by John Mitzewich from allrecipes.com

Breakfast,Lunch 20 Mins.

Ingredients

1

1 servings

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 0.25 cup diced smoked ham
  • 2 tablespoons diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 0.33333334326744 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Beat eggs in a small bowl until just combined; do not overbeat.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ham, onion, and bell pepper; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until onions soften and ham begins to caramelize, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in eggs. Mix briefly with a spatula while shaking the pan to ensure ingredients are evenly distributed. Quickly run the spatula along edges of omelet. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper over omelet.
  • Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until top is still wet but not runny, about 5 minutes. Use a spatula to fold omelet in half and transfer it to a plate.

Nutritional Facts

Per 1 servings

  • Calories: 491
  • Carbohydrate: 5g
  • Fat: 39g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Sugar: 3g

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