Ham and Cheese Omelet

Name: Ham and Cheese Omelet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 3 large eggs; 3 tablespoons water; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham; 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 1 serving

Test Kitchen Approved

This easy, speedy ham and cheese omelet recipe makes a delicious brunch or simple dinner. Best of all, the recipe is endlessly adaptable to many fillings.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Directions

In a small nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Whisk the eggs, water, salt and pepper. Add egg mixture to skillet (mixture should set immediately at edge).
As eggs set, push cooked edge toward the center, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When the eggs are set, place ham on 1 side and sprinkle with cheese; fold other side over filling. Slide omelet onto a plate.

Nutrition Facts

1 omelet: 510 calories, 37g fat (18g saturated fat), 655mg cholesterol, 1495mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 41g protein.

This easy omelet will be a snap to fix for breakfast or dinner. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

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