The Denver Omelet
Description
This Denver omelet is Chef John's version of beaten eggs firmly cooked and filled with green bell pepper, smoked ham, onions, and Cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
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3 large eggs
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1 tablespoon butter
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1/4 cup diced smoked ham
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2 tablespoons diced onion
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2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Beat eggs in a small bowl until just combined; do not overbeat.
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.
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.
5
Quickly run the spatula along edges of omelet.
6
Sprinkle Cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper over omelet.
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.