Classic Denver Omelette
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By
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
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This Classic Denver Omelette brings it all together with sweet bell peppers, onions, smoked ham and gooey melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
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1 Tbspolive oil
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1/4 conion finely chopped
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1/2red pepper finely diced
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1/2green pepper finely diced
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5slices lean ham chopped (about 4 ounces)
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4whole large eggs
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4egg whites
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2 Tbspcool water
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2 Tbspbutter
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1/2 cshredded white cheddar cheese
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·salt and pepper to taste
How to Make Classic Denver Omelette
- 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.
