Classic Denver Omelette

An easy omelette made with sweet bell peppers, onion, smoked ham and white cheddar cheese.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Servings

Calories 626kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup onion finely chopped
1/2 red pepper finely diced
1/2 green pepper finely diced
5 slices lean ham chopped about 4 ounces
4 whole eggs
4 egg whites
2 tablespoons cool water
2 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and peppers. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables start browning on edges. Add ham and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and keep warm.
Whisk eggs, egg whites and water,
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in 8 inch non stick skillet over medium low heat. Add half the egg mixture to pan. Cover the pan and cook until the eggs set approximately 2-3 minutes. Add 1/4 cup cheese, turn off the burner and allow the cheese to melt. Add half the veggies and fold the omelette closed bringing one side over the other.
Repeat procedure with the rest of the egg mixture, cheese and veggies.

Notes

Cut your onions, peppers, and ham fairly fine so you get a variety in every bite.
Use good quality white cheddar cheese. It really does make a difference.
Don't overcook the eggs, as they should be cooked just until set. A loose piece of aluminum foil helps them set perfectly.
You can use any kind of cheese or variety of cheese that you like that melts well. Cheddar, provel, provolone, and Monterey Jack are just a few of my favorites with this omelet.
I find that the freshly shredded cheese tastes far better than the pre-shredded kind. Sure, it is a little bit more work, but if it tastes better, isn't it worth it?

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