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Denver Omelette

Diced ham, bell peppers, and onions are folded into fluffy scrambled eggs for a satisfying, protein-packed Western classic.

⏱ 10 minPrep time
🔥 10 minCook time
🍽 2Servings
🏷 BreakfastCategory
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Denver Omelette

The Denver omelette, also called a Western omelette, is believed to have originated with 19th-century railroad workers and cowboys in the American West, who combined ham, peppers, and onions into a hearty, portable meal. Some food historians trace its roots to a similar egg sandwich brought west by Chinese railroad workers.

Hearty, savory, and packed with vegetables

Diced ham, bell peppers, and onions are folded into fluffy scrambled eggs for a satisfying, protein-packed Western classic.

Step by stepInstructions

  1. Whisk the eggs with milk, salt, and pepper.
  2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet and sauté the ham, pepper, and onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Remove the filling and wipe the skillet.
  4. Melt the remaining butter and pour in the eggs, swirling to coat the pan.
  5. Add the filling and cheese to one half once the eggs begin to set.
  6. Fold the omelette over and cook until the cheese melts.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Cook the eggs over medium-low heat for the fluffiest texture — high heat makes them rubbery. Prep all the fillings before starting the eggs since they cook quickly.

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Recipe details

Prep10 min
Cook10 min
Servings2
CategoryBreakfast
PublishedAugust 12, 2026
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