Denver Omelet Ham Peppers Cheese (Printable)

Fluffy omelet filled with savory ham, colorful bell peppers, onions, and melted cheddar cheese for a hearty American breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 2 tablespoons milk
03 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Filling

04 - 1/2 cup diced cooked ham
05 - 1/3 cup diced green bell pepper
06 - 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
07 - 1/3 cup diced yellow onion
08 - 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
09 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

# Steps:

01 - Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined.
02 - Heat butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ham, bell peppers, and onion. Sauté for 3–4 minutes, until vegetables are tender and ham is heated through.
03 - Pour the egg mixture evenly over the ham and vegetables. Let cook undisturbed for 1–2 minutes until the edges begin to set.
04 - Gently lift the edges with a spatula, allowing uncooked egg to flow underneath. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until mostly set but still slightly moist on top.
05 - Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over one half of the omelet.
06 - Fold the omelet in half over the cheese. Cook for 1–2 more minutes, until cheese is melted and eggs are cooked through.
07 - Slide the omelet onto a plate and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, meaning less cleanup and more time to savor your morning coffee while the cheese melts into perfection
  • The combination of sweet peppers and salty ham creates those perfect contrasting flavors that make breakfast feel like a treat rather than a routine
  • Once you master the folding technique, you will impress yourself with restaurant quality results right in your own kitchen
02 -
  • Do not rush the vegetable step, undercooked onions and peppers will ruin the texture of your finished omelet
  • Low and slow wins the race with eggs, high heat will make them rubbery and tough instead of tender
  • Your skillet must be truly nonstick or the eggs will tear when you try to fold them
03 -
  • Grate a tiny bit of nutmeg into your egg mixture, it sounds strange but it adds warmth that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is
  • Practice the tilt and lift motion with just butter in your cold pan a few times before you try it with actual eggs
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