This is a delicious recipe for the perfect Western Omelette loaded with crisp ham, sauteed peppers and onions, and melty pepper Jack cheese.
Servings : 2omelettes
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 40 minutesmins
Ingredients
For the filling
1tablespoonbutter
1smallyellow onion,diced
½green bell pepper,chopped
½red bell pepper,chopped
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoongarlic powder
¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
3ouncesdiced ham
For the omelettes
6eggs
2tablespoonsmilk
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
1tablespoonbutter
½cupshredded pepper jack cheese
Instructions
For the filling
Sauté the veggies. In a non-stick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and bell peppers to the skillet, season with salt, garlic powder, and pepper, and sauté until tender and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.
Add the ham. Add the diced ham to the skillet and continue to cook for another couple of minutes to crisp up the ham.
For the omelette
Whisk. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Cook the eggs. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add ½ tablespoon butter and pour ½ of the egg mixture into the skillet. Allow it to cook undisturbed for a minute or two until the edges begin to set. Gently pull the edges of the omelet toward the center of the skillet with a spatula and tilt the skillet to allow any uncooked egg to flow to the edges. Continue to cook until the eggs are almost set.
Fill the omelet. Spoon ½ of the filling over half of the omelet and top with ½ of the cheese. Fold the other half of the omelet over the filling.
Melt. Continue cooking for another minute or so until the omelet is fully set and the cheese has melted.
Repeat. Repeat steps 1 to 4 with the remaining ingredients to make your second omelet.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
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