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Western Omelette

Tasty, cheesy, super quick, and easy. This delicious breakfast, ready in 10 minutes, is packed with healthy bell peppers, ham, and cheese.
Makes one 4-egg omelette
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 378kcal
Author Imma

Equipment

  • Nonstick pan 
  • Medium mixing bowl 
  • Rubber spatula 
  • Whisk 

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs at room temperature  
  • ½ teaspoon (2-3g) salt (⅛ teaspoon per egg is average)
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • tablespoons (21g) unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons (20g) diced green bell pepper
  • 3 tablespoons (20g) diced red bell pepper
  • 3 tablespoons (56g) diced ham
  • 3 tablespoons (22-25g) grated cheddar cheese (to taste)

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, salt, and pepper until there are no white specks. Set aside.
  • In a medium nonstick pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over high heat. Add the diced peppers and ham and sauté until tender (about 2 minutes). Transfer to a separate bowl and set aside.
  • In the same nonstick pan, melt the remaining butter over low heat until sizzling, and then pour in the beaten eggs. Using a rubber spatula, scrape the sides of the pan so the eggs don't stick.
  • Lift the edges of the egg mixture to allow the runny eggs to go beneath and cook. Once the eggs are barely cooked (1-2 minutes), remove them from the heat and flip them with a rubber spatula. Let the residual heat from the pan continue to cook the other side. 
  • Add half of the grated cheese to one side of the omelet, and follow with bell pepper and ham mixture. Top with the remaining cheese, and fold the omelette to form a half circle.

Notes

  • A nonstick frying pan works best for omelettes.
  • If making a 2-egg omelet, cut the recipe in half and use a smaller skillet.
  • Use room-temperature eggs because cold eggs take longer to set and may result in overcooking the edges before the middle sets.
  • This recipe makes one omelette, so double or triple the recipe for more. 
  • Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the ingredients used.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5omelette | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 432mg | Sodium: 1031mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1819IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 2mg