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Denver Omelet

Denver Omelet Delight: A Healthy Twist with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham

Enjoy a delicious Denver Omelet packed with vegetables and proteins, a healthy breakfast option.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving
Calories 440 kcal

Equipment

  • 8-inch nonstick skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons whole milk optional
  • teaspoon kosher salt
  • teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter divided
  • ¼ cup diced thick-cut ham ¼" dice
  • ¼ cup diced red onion ¼" dice
  • 2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper ¼" dice
  • 2 tablespoons diced red bell pepper ¼" dice
  • 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon sliced green onions

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk (if using), salt, and pepper. Whisk in a side-to-side motion until uniform in appearance; do not over-mix. Set aside.
  • In an 8-inch nonstick skillet, melt 1 teaspoon of butter over medium heat until it just begins to bubble and foam, but does not brown. Add the diced ham and saute until lightly browned, 1 ½ to 2 minutes.
  • Add the diced onions, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Saute until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer the ham and vegetables to a bowl. Wipe out the pan with a paper towel.
  • In the clean pan, heat 1 teaspoon butter over medium-high heat until it just begins to bubble and foam, but does not brown. Add the eggs and use a spatula to pull the cooked curds away from the edges and towards the center, allowing the raw egg to run underneath.
  • Tilt the pan to help move the uncooked eggs to the bottom. Create curds around the entire omelet, this will take about 45 to 60 seconds. Once the eggs are mostly cooked, similar to soft scrambled eggs with a glossy and slightly wet surface, turn the heat down to low.
  • Add the ham and vegetables to one half of the omelet, then sprinkle on the cheddar cheese. Turn off the heat and move the pan to a cool part of the stove. Cover the omelet and allow it to finish cooking, about 1 to 2 minutes. Using a spatula, fold the other half of the omelet on top. The surface will be lightly golden brown.
  • Transfer the omelet to a plate and garnish with green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

For creamier eggs, add heavy cream instead of whole milk. Use olive oil or vegetable oil to grease the pan instead of butter. Ham steak can be used for chunkier meat. For less browning, cook on medium heat instead of medium-high.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 33gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 453mgSodium: 1378mgPotassium: 428mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1742IUVitamin C: 61mgCalcium: 284mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Denver Omelet, healthy breakfast, omelet recipe
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