Denver Omelette

The Denver Omelette is a classic breakfast favorite, packed with vibrant flavors and a hearty mix of ingredients to kickstart your morning. This savory dish combines fluffy, golden eggs with sautéed green and red bell peppers, sweet onions, diced ham, and gooey cheddar cheese, creating a delightful balance of textures and tastes. Perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, this easy-to-make omelette is a satisfying, protein-rich meal that can be prepared in just 25 minutes. Whether you're looking for a quick brunch idea or a satisfying breakfast-for-dinner option, the Denver Omelette delivers bold flavors with minimal effort. Serve it with toast or a fresh side salad for a complete, crowd-pleasing meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 0.5 medium green bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium onion
• 0.5 cup diced ham
• 0.5 cup cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Crack the eggs into a medium mixing bowl. Add the milk, salt, and black pepper. Beat the eggs with a fork or whisk until they are well combined and slightly frothy.

Step 2

Dice the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and onion into small, evenly-sized pieces.

Step 3

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced peppers and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft and the onions are translucent.

Step 4

Add the diced ham to the skillet with the vegetables. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes to heat the ham through. Remove the mixture from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and melt it over medium heat.

Step 6

Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Let it cook undisturbed for about 1-2 minutes until the edges begin to set.

Step 7

Using a spatula, gently lift the edges of the omelette and tilt the pan to allow the uncooked eggs to flow to the edges.

Step 8

Once the eggs are mostly set but still slightly runny on top, sprinkle the cheese evenly over one half of the omelette.

Step 9

Add the ham and vegetable mixture over the cheese.

Step 10

Carefully fold the omelette in half over the filling. Press down lightly with the spatula to seal the edges.

Step 11

Continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the eggs are fully cooked through.

Step 12

Slide the omelette onto a serving plate. Cut in half and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(616.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	908.9

Total Fat 63.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 904.4mg	0%
Sodium 2485.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 26.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g	0%
Total Sugars 10.1g
Protein 52.8g	0%

Vitamin D 181.5IU	0%
Calcium 425.3mg	0%
Iron 5.0mg	0%
Potassium 1126.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.4%

Protein: 23.8%

Carbs: 11.8%