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Diner-Style Western Omelet

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An Americanstyle omelet with ham and peppers and a side of toast on a checkered dinerstyle plate with a mug of coffee...
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

This ham, bell pepper, and onion-filled diner classic is also sometimes called a "Denver Omelet."

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 1 omelet

Ingredients

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup (1/4" cubed) ham steak (about 1.5 ounces)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper (any color)
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon whole milk
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 1 ounce)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a medium (preferably 10") nonstick skillet over medium. Cook ham, onion, and bell pepper, stirring often, until softened and beginning to brown, 5–7 minutes.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.

    Step 3

    Reduce heat to medium-low and shake pan so that ham and vegetables form a single layer. Pour egg mixture over ham and vegetables, then sprinkle cheese over. Cook, tilting skillet and gently running a rubber spatula around edges to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath, until eggs are mostly set, about 5 minutes. Fold omelet in half, cover, and cook until set, about 1 minute. Slide onto a plate to serve.

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