The Denver Omelet Recipe

The Denver omelet is a change of pace from a French omelet and is known for its firmer texture and caramelized flavor. It’s one of the first foods I learned to cook professionally as a line cook in high school. Make it a complete lunch or dinner with arugula salad and toasted bread.

The Denver Omelet Recipe

The Denver Omelet Recipe

Krysta
The Denver omelet is a change of pace from a French omelet and is known for its firmer texture and caramelized flavor. It's one of the first foods I learned to cook professionally as a line cook in high school. Make it a complete lunch or dinner with arugula salad and toasted bread.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine French
Servings 1
Calories 491 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup diced smoked ham
  • 2 tablespoons diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Beat eggs in a small bowl until just combined; do not overbeat.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ham, onion, and bell pepper; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until onions soften and ham begins to caramelize, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in eggs. Mix briefly with a spatula while shaking the pan to ensure ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • Quickly run the spatula along edges of omelet.
  • Sprinkle Cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper over omelet.
  • Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until top is still wet but not runny, about 5 minutes. Use a spatula to fold omelet in half and transfer it to a plate.

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