Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flavorless oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
- ¼ cup diced smoked ham
- ¼ cup diced bell pepper any color
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 dash cayenne pepper or paprika for mild
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Dice the ham and bell pepper, and shred the cheese. Set a bowl aside for the eggs. Crack the eggs into the bowl, add cream, and beat until frothy.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt butter in the skillet, then add diced onions and bell peppers. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the ham and stir for 1 more minute, seasoning generously with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Lower the heat, add oil (or more butter) to the skillet, ensuring to coat the bottom to prevent sticking.
- Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and gently push the eggs towards the center to fill in gaps with the wet egg.
- Once the eggs are almost cooked, top with shredded cheddar cheese. Gently roll or fold the omelet, allowing the heat to melt the cheese.
- Slide the omelet onto a plate and serve hot, with optional sides like home fries, salsa, or sour cream.
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You can substitute ham with any other cooked meat or leave it out for a vegetarian version.
Feel free to add other vegetables like onions or mushrooms for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 omelette
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 400mg