classic denver omelette

Name: Classic Denver Omelette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1/4 cup(s) 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 large eggs; 4 egg whites; 2 tablespoon(s) cool water; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 1/2 cup(s) shredded white cheddar cheese; salt and pepper to taste

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Oct 19, 2019

This Classic Denver Omelette brings it all together with sweet bell peppers, onions, smoked ham and gooey melted cheddar cheese.

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2 serving(s)

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 large eggs
4 egg whites
2 tablespoons cool water
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

How To Make classic denver omelette

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Whisk eggs, egg whites and water,
Step 3

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.
Step 4

Repeat procedure with the rest of the egg mixture, cheese and veggies.
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