Denver Omelet Ham Peppers Onions (Printable)

Fluffy eggs filled with ham, bell peppers, onions, and melted cheddar for a satisfying breakfast.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Egg Base

01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 2 tablespoons milk
03 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Filling

04 - 1/2 cup diced cooked ham
05 - 1/3 cup diced green bell pepper
06 - 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
07 - 1/3 cup diced yellow onion
08 - 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
09 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined and frothy.
02 - Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add diced ham, bell peppers, and onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender and ham is heated through.
03 - Pour egg mixture evenly over the ham and vegetables. Let cook undisturbed for 1-2 minutes until the edges begin to set.
04 - Gently lift edges with a spatula, allowing uncooked egg to flow underneath. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until mostly set but slightly moist on top.
05 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over one half of the omelet.
06 - Fold the omelet in half over the cheese. Cook for 1-2 additional minutes until cheese is melted and eggs are cooked through.
07 - Slide the omelet onto a warm plate and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of sweet peppers and salty ham creates that perfect sweet savory balance that makes breakfast feel like a treat
  • Everything cooks in one pan so you get maximum flavor with minimum cleanup which is basically the weekend breakfast dream
02 -
  • Dont crank the heat to high or the bottom will burn before the center cooks through
  • Letting the eggs sit undisturbed for that first minute is crucial for developing those signature golden edges
03 -
  • Use an 8 inch skillet for a perfectly portioned omelet that's easy to fold
  • Pre shred your cheese from a block for better melting than the pre packaged stuff
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