Denver Omelet
A departure from the French omelet, the Denver omelet is prized for its crispier texture and sweet, caramelized taste. When I was a line cook in high school, it was one of the first meals I learned how to prepare professionally. Top it up with toasted bread and arugula salad for a complete lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 3 Big eggs
- 1 Spoonful of butter
- 1/4 cup chopped smoked ham
- 2 teaspoons of finely chopped onion
- 2 Tsp finely chopped green bell pepper
- To taste, add salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- ⅓ Cup of cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 Cayenne pepper pinch
Instructions
Step. 1
In a small bowl, beat eggs just until blended; do not beat too much.
Step. 2
In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the bell pepper, onion, and ham; season with the salt and pepper. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes, or until onions are tender and ham is starting to caramelize.
Step. 3
After lowering the heat to medium-low, add the eggs. Shake the pan while using a spatula to quickly mix the ingredients so they are uniformly spread. Move the spatula quickly along the omelet’s edges. Over the omelet, sprinkle cayenne pepper and cheddar cheese.
Step. 4
Cook for about 5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, or until the top is still moist but not runny. Fold the omelet in half with a spatula and place it on a plate.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 491
- Fat: 39g
- Carbs: 5g
- Protein: 30g