Western Omelette
A three egg omelette, filled with diced ham, bacon, cheese, onions and bell peppers.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 6 lg. eggs
- 1/4 c. heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 4 slices bacon
- 2/3 c. chopped red bell pepper
- 2/3 c. chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 c. chopped yellow onion
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3/4 c. diced ham
- 1 T. butter divided
- 2/3 c. shredded cheddar cheese divided
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, and salt until fluffy and pale in color.
- Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add bacon, and cook until crisp; remove bacon to paper towels to drain, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon.
- Cook bell peppers, onion, and garlic in hot drippings over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add ham; cook for 1 minute or until heated through. Stir in crumbled bacon.
- In an 8-inch nonstick skillet, melt 1/2 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until butter starts to foam. Add half of egg mixture to pan; cook for 1 minute (do not stir).
- Gently lift edges of omelette with a spatula, and tilt pan so uncooked portion flows underneath. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until center is almost set. Add half of vegetable mixture and 1/3 cup cheese to one side of omelette. Fold in half, and transfer to plate
- Repeat with remaining butter, egg mixture, vegetable mixture, and cheese. Serve immediately.
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