Description
A Denver omelette, also known as a Western omelette, is a classic American breakfast dish featuring diced ham, sautéed onions, bell peppers, and melted cheese folded inside fluffy eggs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Pepper
- 1 cup Diced Ham
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 1 cup Bell Peppers, diced
- 2 tablespoons Butter or Oil
- 1 cup Cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Crack eggs into a bowl, season with salt and pepper, and whisk until blended.
- Heat butter or oil in an omelette pan over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and bell peppers, sauté until softened.
- Add diced ham and cook for a few more minutes until slightly browned. Remove the mixture and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt a bit more butter and pour in the whisked eggs. Let them set for about a minute without stirring.
- As the eggs begin to set, sprinkle cheese on top and cover for 30 seconds to let the cheese melt.
- Spoon the sautéed vegetable and ham mixture onto one half of the omelette.
- Carefully fold the other half over the filling.
- Cook briefly until you reach your preferred doneness.
- Plate your Denver omelette and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Garnish with fresh herbs for an extra pop of flavor.
- Enjoy immediately after cooking for the best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 omelette
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 350 mg