Denver Omelet
This Denver Omelet brings flavors all together from smoky ham, sweet bell peppers, and onions, to gooey white cheddar cheese. This is normally found on a diner menu, and while there is nothing wrong with diner food, it's also an easy breakfast dish to make at home and customizable!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup yellow or sweet onion finely chopped
- ½ red bell pepper finely diced
- ½ green bell pepper finely diced
- 4 oz black forest ham or your favorite ham, chopped
- 4 whole eggs
- 4 egg whites
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onions and peppers for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables start browning on the edges. Add the chopped ham and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and keep warm.
- Whisk together the whole eggs, egg whites, and milk in a medium bowl.
- Melt 1 tbsp of butter in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour half of the egg mixture into the pan. Cover the pan and cook until the eggs set, about 2-3 minutes. Add half of the cheese, turn off the heat, and allow the cheese to melt. Add half of the veggies and fold the omelet closed, bringing one side over the other.
- Repeat with the rest of the egg mixture, cheese, and veggies. Serve immediately.
Notes
I don't recommend storing leftovers. It tastes better when made at that very moment.
Switch the meat and veggies. Instead of ham, use bacon! You can also add more veggies, or switch them. If you're adding more veggies, lower the amount used in the recipe to accommodate the added veggies.
Don't overcook the eggs. It's very easy to overcook the eggs. Keep an eye on them as they cook over low heat.