Learn how to make a classic Denver omelette in just a few simple steps. This hearty breakfast dish is perfect for any occasion and will impress your friends and family. This omelette combines sweet bell peppers, onions, smoked ham, and gooey melted cheddar cheese.
It is the perfect weekend breakfast, and I love to serve them with pan-fried potatoes, applesauce muffins, or peach coffee cake.
Denver omelets are perfect for that weekend breakfast you have been longing for. Bell peppers, sweet onions, smoked ham, and cheddar cheese are simple tastes that meld perfectly.
What You’ll Need
- Olive oil: extra virgin
- Onion: sweet yellow
- Bell peppers: any color will work
- Ham: preferably sweet and smoked
- Eggs: I use both whole eggs and egg whites, but you can use all whole eggs
- Butter: salted or unsalted
- Cheddar cheese: white or sharp cheddar works best.
How to Make a Denver Omelette
This is just the summary version of the recipe. See the recipe card below for ingredients and complete instructions.
Heat a little olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the onions and peppers. Cook until the vegetables begin browning on the edges, stirring several times. Add the chopped ham and cook for another couple of minutes. Remove the onions, peppers, and ham to a plate and cover to keep warm.
Next, whisk the eggs, egg whites, and water together. Heat one tablespoon of butter in an eight-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add half of the egg mixture to the pan, swirling to coat.
Cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil and cook until the eggs are set. Sprinkle half the cheddar cheese over the omelette, turn off the burner, and cover loosely with the foil until the cheese melts. Add half the vegetables/ham mixture and fold the omelette closed, bringing one side over the other.
Repeat the procedure with the rest of the egg mixture, cheese, and veggies, creating another omelette.
Preparation Tips
- Use good quality white cheddar cheese. It does make a difference.
- Don’t overcook the eggs; cook just until set. A loose piece of aluminum foil helps them set perfectly.
- You can use any cheese or variety you like that melts well. Cheddar, provel, provolone, and Monterey Jack are just a few of my favorites with this omelet.
Storage and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
To freeze, first cool completely. Then, wrap them in plastic and place them in a freezer zipper bag. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
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Classic Denver Omelette
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
- 1/2 red pepper finely diced
- 1/2 green pepper finely diced
- 5 slices lean ham chopped about 4 ounces
- 4 whole eggs
- 4 egg whites
- 2 tablespoons cool water
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and peppers. Cook them over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until the vegetables start browning on the edges. Add ham and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and keep warm.
- Whisk eggs, egg whites and water,
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in an 8-inch non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add half the egg mixture to the pan. Cover the pan and cook until the eggs are set, approximately 2-3 minutes. Add 1/4 cup cheese, turn off the burner, and allow the cheese to melt. Add half the veggies and fold the omelette closed, bringing one side over the other.
- Repeat the procedure with the rest of the egg mixture, cheese, and veggies.
Notes
- Use good quality white cheddar cheese. It does make a difference.
- Don’t overcook the eggs; cook just until set. A loose piece of aluminum foil helps them set perfectly.
- You can use any cheese or variety you like that melts well. Cheddar, provel, provolone, and Monterey Jack are just a few of my favorites with this omelet.
Nutrition
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Katie
Looks so good! I know my family will go crazy over this.
Sara
Started my day off right with this recipe; hands down, the best omelette I have ever had! Easily, a new favorite breakfast dish!
Jess
Omelets are my favorite breakfast food and this one does not disappoint!
Bintu
Now this sounds like my kind of breakfast – absolutely delicious and with all my favourite foods!
Roxana
This would be great for a brunch. Filling and lots of flavorful ingredients. I love a good omelet recipe.
Beth
This is our favourite weekend breakfast! So hearty and filling and most importantly tasty!
Sydnie
This looks like a great recipe to try for breakfast! YUM!
Beth
This looks, and I’m sure smells, amazing! I know what I want for my birthday breakfast now!
Gina
5 stars for sure!!! Delish!
Meagen
This is my husbands favorite breakfast recipe. So delicious and easy. Perfect for even busy mornings!
Bear King
I’ll have you know that cowboys did not rustle cattle out on the range. Cowboys herded, rustlers rustled. Thanks much for the great recipe.
Bear
Farah
Shockingly, I made my first ever plain omelette last week. This looks like the natural next step! Great flavors!
Megan
This is totally my kind of meal. I may be from Australia but I think I can manage to rustle up one of these. Thanks for sharing.
Sapana
Such a delicious breakfast to make on the weekends!
Anita
Such a great breakfast to wake up to. Definitely super easy and super delicious. This and a cup of black coffee and I’m a happy gal. 🙂
Sues
Ooh I’ve always loved Denver omelets, but I’ve never made my own at home. Weekend breakfast has been decided!!