Name: The Denver Omelet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 1 tablespoon butter; 0.25 cup diced smoked ham; 2 tablespoons diced onion; 2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 0.33333334326744 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Ingredients

3 large eggs
1 tablespoon butter
0.25 cup diced smoked ham
2 tablespoons diced onion
2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
0.33333334326744 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients.
Step 2

Beat eggs in a small bowl until just combined; do not overbeat.
Step 3

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.
Step 4

Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in eggs. Mix briefly with a spatula while shaking the pan to ensure ingredients are evenly distributed.
Step 5

Quickly run the spatula along edges of omelet.
Step 6

Sprinkle Cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper over omelet.
Step 7

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.

Enjoy your meal!