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Chef John's Denver Omelet

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
20 min
SERVINGS
1 serving
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Chef John's Denver Omelet
Ingredients
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup diced smoked ham
  • 2 tablespoons diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
1
Gather all the necessary components.
2
Combine eggs in a small bowl and whisk them until they are just united; avoid over-whisking.
3
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced ham, sautéed onion, and sliced bell pepper; season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook and stir constantly until the onions become translucent and the ham starts to develop a rich, caramelized flavor, approximately 5 minutes.
4
Decrease heat to medium-low and pour in the eggs. Mix the ingredients briefly with a spatula while gently rocking the pan to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
5
Rapidly run the spatula along the edges of the omelet to create a smooth, even surface.
6
Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese and a pinch of cayenne pepper over the omelet.
7
Cook, occasionally shaking the pan to prevent burning, until the top is still slightly moist but not runny, roughly 5 minutes. Use a spatula to fold the omelet in half and transfer it to a serving plate