The Denver Omelet Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Egg Recipes. (The Denver Omelet Recipe). A change of pace from a French omelet, the Denver omelet is known for its firmer texture and caramelized flavor. It's one of the first foods I've ever learned to cook professionally, as a line cook in high school. Make it a complete lunch or dinner with arugula salad and toasted bread.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 1

Yield: 1 omelet

The Denver Omelet Recipe

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

⅓ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1 pinch cayenne pepper

Breakfast Cups

Breakfast and Brunch

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

The Denver Omelet Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:1

Calories: 490.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 30.3g 61%

Carbohydrates: 4.6g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 2.7g

Fat: 39.4g 61%

Saturated Fat: 20g 100%

Cholesterol: 631.8mg 211%

Vitamin A Iu: 1615.2IU 32%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.6mg 51%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 16.6mg 28%

Folate: 83.8mcg 21%

Calcium: 361.9mg 36%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 34mg 12%

Potassium: 327.5mg 9%

Sodium: 750.8mg 30%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 354.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.