Denver Omelet

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield 4 omelets
Test Kitchen Approved
With fluffy eggs, smoky ham, cheese and a sprinkle of peppers and onions, the classic Denver omelet ticks all the breakfast boxes.

Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 finely cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced fully cooked ham
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, salt, pepper and smoked paprika, if desired. Set aside.
  2. Heat butter in a large skillet to medium heat. Add onion, pepper and ham; cook 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are slightly soft. Transfer mixture to a bowl.
  3. Working in batches, coat skillet with cooking spray. Add 1/4 of the egg mixture to skillet (mixture should set immediately at edges). As eggs set, push cooked edges toward the center, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When the eggs are set, spoon 1/4 of the vegetable mixture on one half of the omelet; sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese; fold other side over filling. Let cook 30-60 seconds or until cheese has melted. Slide omelet onto a plate. Repeat.

Nutrition Facts

1 omelet: 342 calories, 25g fat (12g saturated fat), 426mg cholesterol, 880mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein.

A tasty omelet that thrives on its simplicity, it's a classic breakfast that never gets old. You can enjoy this cheesy egg delicacy for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. —Francine Lizotte, Langley, British Columbia
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