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Denver Omelet

This delicious and healthy Denver omelet is a quick and easy breakfast, brunch or dinner option. Egg omelet is filled with onion, bell pepper, ham and cheese for one tasty bite.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 omelets
Calories: 478 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup onion finely diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced (I used half green & half red bell pepper)
  • 4 oz ham diced
  • 4 eggs whisked
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • ⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil in a small 8” skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell peppers. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes or until vegetables start browning on edges. Add ham and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Transfer vegetables & ham to a plate, cover, and keep warm.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet over medium-low heat. Add half the whisked eggs to the pan. Cover the pan and cook making omelet until the eggs set, approximately 2-3 minutes. Make sure it does not burn. Add 1/4 cup cheese to one half of the omelet, turn off the burner, and allow the cheese to melt. Add half the veggies & ham mixture and using a spatula, fold the omelet in half, bringing one side over the other. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Repeat the procedure with the rest of the egg mixture, cheese, veggies, and ham.

Notes

  • Make sure that your eggs are fresh. You can check by placing them in a bowl of water - if they sink to the bottom they are fresh and good to use.
  • Use 8″ skillet for 2 egg omelet, or 9 – 10″ skillet for 3 egg omelet.
  • Don't have your skillet on too high a heat or the butter can burn.
  • Cook the omelet with the lid on. This will help the top of the eggs to cook so you don't have to flip it.

Nutrition Information

Calories 478kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 397mg (132%) Sodium 968mg (40%) Potassium 457mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 2702IU (54%) Vitamin C 77mg (86%) Calcium 185mg (19%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2omelets

Amount Per Serving

Calories 478

% Daily Value*

Calories 478kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 397mg 132%
Sodium 968mg 40%
Potassium 457mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 2702IU 54%
Vitamin C 77mg 86%
Calcium 185mg 19%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.