Western Omelette
A folded omelette of eggs, diced ham, green pepper, onion and cheddar, cooked for 10 minutes in butter in a hot non-stick pan.
Photograph credit: NYC-Diner-ToGo-Western-Omelette by Evan-Amos · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Making Western Omelette
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Melt half the butter in a non-stick pan. Cook the onion and pepper for 4 minutes until soft, add the ham for 1 minute and tip onto a plate.
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Beat the eggs with the milk and pepper.
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Melt half the remaining butter in the pan over a medium heat, pour in half the eggs and cook for 2 minutes, drawing the edges to the centre.
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Add half the filling and cheese, fold the omelette over and slide onto a plate. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
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Tips for Making Western Omelette
- Cook the vegetables before they go in the omelette.
- Use a medium heat; a hot pan toughens the eggs.
- Fold when the top is just set and still a little glossy.
Serving Suggestions
- Toast
- Hash browns
- Fresh orange juice
- Fried tomatoes
Storing & Reheating Western Omelette
Best eaten at once. Keeps for 1 day in the fridge.
Nutrition per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list with USDA FoodData Central figures (SR Legacy). A calculation, not a laboratory analysis: brands, cuts and how you measure change the real numbers. How the figures are worked out.
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