American · Breakfast

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.

20 min total Serves 2 servings Easy
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Western Omelette

Photograph credit: NYC-Diner-ToGo-Western-Omelette by Evan-Amos · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Making Western Omelette

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  1. 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.

  2. Beat the eggs with the milk and pepper.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

429Calories
25gProtein
8gCarbs
33gFat
2gFibre
4gSugar
610mgSodium

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