CLASSIC DENVER OMELETTE

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This Classic Denver Omelette brings it all together with sweet bell peppers, onions, smoked ham and gooey melted cheddar cheese.

Provided by Beth Pierce

Categories     Eggs

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 c onion finely chopped
1/2 red pepper finely diced
1/2 green pepper finely diced
5 slices lean ham chopped (about 4 ounces)
4 whole large eggs
4 egg whites
2 Tbsp cool water
2 Tbsp butter
1/2 c shredded white cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and peppers. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables start browning on edges. Add ham and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and keep warm.
  • 2. Whisk eggs, egg whites and water,
  • 3. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in 8 inch non stick skillet over medium low heat. Add half the egg mixture to pan. Cover the pan and cook until the eggs set approximately 2-3 minutes. Add 1/4 cup cheese, turn off the burner and allow the cheese to melt. Add half the veggies and fold the omelette closed bringing one side over the other.
  • 4. Repeat procedure with the rest of the egg mixture, cheese and veggies.

EXP Gemar
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This omelette was not worth the effort.


Jitendra Koirala
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I think this recipe needs more cheese.


Emilia Ofem
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This omelette was too greasy for me.


Dew Wickramasinghe
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I didn't like the combination of ham and green peppers.


Dharmendra Bk
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This omelette was a little bland for my taste.


Mohiuddin Bhuiyan
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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone.


Hydar Ali
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This is my new favorite omelette recipe.


Puspanjali Basnet
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My whole family loved this omelette.


Brittanie McFadden
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This omelette was so good, I ate two!


Arbab Junaid
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I'll definitely be making this again.


azure noah
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Delicious and easy to make!


Suzette BLake
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Great recipe! I followed it exactly and the omelette turned out perfect.


Tahamin Islam
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This was my first time making a Denver omelette and it was surprisingly easy. I'm definitely going to make it again.


AC Ashford
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I love Denver omelettes and this one didn't disappoint. It was fluffy and flavorful, and the fillings were cooked to perfection.


Bd Miusic
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This omelette was easy to make and turned out great! I added some diced tomatoes and it was even better.


MDALi. khan
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I've made this omelette several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors all work so well together and it's a great way to use up leftover ham.


DESI SWAG GAMING
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This Denver omelette was a hit with my family! The ham, green peppers, and onions were a delicious combination, and the eggs were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.