Skip to main content

Diner-Style Western Omelet

An Americanstyle omelet with ham and peppers and a side of toast on a checkered dinerstyle plate with a mug of coffee...
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

This ham, bell pepper, and onion-filled diner classic is also sometimes called a "Denver Omelet."

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 1 omelet

Ingredients

1

teaspoon vegetable oil

1

/4 cup (1/4" cubed) ham steak (about 1.5 ounces)

1

/4 cup finely chopped onion

1

/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper (any color)

3

large eggs

1

tablespoon whole milk

1

/8 teaspoon kosher salt

1

/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1

/4 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 1 ounce)

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a medium (preferably 10") nonstick skillet over medium. Cook ham, onion, and bell pepper, stirring often, until softened and beginning to brown, 5–7 minutes.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.

    Step 3

    Reduce heat to medium-low and shake pan so that ham and vegetables form a single layer. Pour egg mixture over ham and vegetables, then sprinkle cheese over. Cook, tilting skillet and gently running a rubber spatula around edges to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath, until eggs are mostly set, about 5 minutes. Fold omelet in half, cover, and cook until set, about 1 minute. Slide onto a plate to serve.