The Denver Omelet

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 0.25 cups diced smoked ham
• 2 tablespoons diced onion
• 2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 0.33 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Beat eggs in a small bowl until just combined; do not overbeat.

3. 3

   Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ham, onion, and bell pepper; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until onions soften and ham begins to caramelize, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in eggs. Mix briefly with a spatula while shaking the pan to ensure ingredients are evenly distributed.

5. 5

   Quickly run the spatula along edges of omelet.

6. 6

   Sprinkle Cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper over omelet.

7. 7

   Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until top is still wet but not runny, about 5 minutes. Use a spatula to fold omelet in half and transfer it to a plate.