This delicious and healthy Denver omelet is a quick and easy breakfast, brunch or dinner option. Egg omelet is filled with onion, bell pepper, ham and cheese for one tasty bite.
Heat olive oil in a small 8” skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell peppers. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes or until vegetables start browning on edges. Add ham and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Transfer vegetables & ham to a plate, cover, and keep warm.
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet over medium-low heat. Add half the whisked eggs to the pan. Cover the pan and cook making omelet until the eggs set, approximately 2-3 minutes. Make sure it does not burn. Add 1/4 cup cheese to one half of the omelet, turn off the burner, and allow the cheese to melt. Add half the veggies & ham mixture and using a spatula, fold the omelet in half, bringing one side over the other. Transfer to a plate.
Repeat the procedure with the rest of the egg mixture, cheese, veggies, and ham.
NOTES
Make sure that your eggs are fresh. You can check by placing them in a bowl of water - if they sink to the bottom they are fresh and good to use.
Use 8″ skillet for 2 egg omelet, or 9 – 10″ skillet for 3 egg omelet.
Don't have your skillet on too high a heat or the butter can burn.
Cook the omelet with the lid on. This will help the top of the eggs to cook so you don't have to flip it.
NUTRITION
Nutrition Facts
Denver Omelet
Amount Per Serving
Calories 478Calories from Fat 333
% Daily Value*
Fat 37g57%
Saturated Fat 15g75%
Cholesterol 397mg132%
Sodium 968mg40%
Potassium 457mg13%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 2702IU54%
Vitamin C 77mg93%
Calcium 185mg19%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
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