Denver Omelet Recipe: A Classic and Delicious Breakfast

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 0.25 cup diced smoked ham
• 2 tablespoons diced onion
• 2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 0.33 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare all the ingredients for your Denver omelet.
2. Whisk the eggs in a small bowl until they are just combined; avoid overbeating for the best texture.
3. In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the diced ham, onion, and bell pepper; season with salt and pepper to taste. Sauté until the onions are tender and the ham starts to caramelize, approximately 5 minutes.
4. Lower the heat to medium-low and pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Briefly stir with a spatula while gently shaking the pan to ensure even distribution of the ingredients.
5. Quickly slide the spatula around the edges of the omelet to prevent sticking.
6. Evenly sprinkle the Cheddar cheese and a pinch of cayenne pepper over the top of the omelet.
7. Cook, occasionally shaking the pan, until the top of the omelet is still moist but not runny, about 5 minutes. Use a spatula to carefully fold the omelet in half and transfer it to a serving plate.

Nutrition

• Calories: 527 kcal
• Fat Content: 39 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 3 g
• Sodium Content: 851 mg
• Protein Content: 34 g
• Cholesterol Content: 633 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 9 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 19 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g