The Denver Omelet

Name: The Denver Omelet
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 cup diced smoked ham; 2 tablespoons diced onion; 2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 pinch cayenne pepper

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

3 large eggs
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup diced smoked ham
2 tablespoons diced onion
2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Directions

1

Beat eggs until just combined; do not over-beat.
2

Melt butter in a skillet over high heat. Add ham, onion, and bell pepper. Sprinkle in a nice pinch of salt and a touch of pepper. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until onions start to soften and ham begins to caramelize, about 5 minutes.
3

Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in the eggs. Mix briefly with a spatula while shaking the pan to ensure ingredients are evenly distributed. Quickly run the spatula along the edges of the omelet.
4

Sprinkle Cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper over the omelet. Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the top is still wet but not runny, about 5 minutes. Fold omelet in half with your spatula and transfer to a plate.