Denver Omelette Casserole Recipes

THE DENVER OMELET

A change of pace from a French omelet, the Denver omelet is known for its firmer texture and caramelized flavor. It's one of the first foods I've ever learned to cook professionally, as a line cook in high school. Make it a complete lunch or dinner with arugula salad and toasted bread.

Provided by Chef John

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Omelet Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

The Denver Omelet image

Steps:

Beat eggs until just combined; do not over-beat.
Melt butter in a skillet over high heat. Add ham, onion, and bell pepper. Sprinkle in a nice pinch of salt and a touch of pepper. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until onions start to soften and ham begins to caramelize, about 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in the eggs. Mix briefly with a spatula while shaking the pan to ensure ingredients are evenly distributed. Quickly run the spatula along the edges of the omelet.
Sprinkle Cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper over the omelet. Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the top is still wet but not runny, about 5 minutes. Fold omelet in half with your spatula and transfer to a plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 631.8 mg, Fat 39.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 750.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Ingredients

3 large eggs
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup diced smoked ham
2 tablespoons diced onion
2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
⅓ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 pinch cayenne pepper

OVEN DENVER OMELET

I like omelets but don't always have time to stand by the stove. That's why I favor this oven-baked variety that I can quickly pop into the oven at a moment's notice. My family frequently requests this for Sunday brunch. They always empty the dish. -Ellen Bower, Taneytown, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Oven Denver Omelet image

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk eggs and cream. Stir in the cheese, ham, green pepper and onion. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. , Bake at 400° for until golden brown, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 326mg cholesterol, Sodium 506mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 17g protein.

Ingredients

8 large eggs
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion

BAKED DENVER OMELET

My family loves omelets, and this is a quick and easy one. These directions are for a Denver omelet, but experiment with other ingredients to make your favorite.

Provided by MOMINOREGON

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Omelet Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Baked Denver Omelet image

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch round baking dish.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in ham and continue cooking until heated through, 5 minutes more.
Beat eggs and milk in a large bowl. Stir in Cheddar cheese and ham mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven until eggs are browned and puffy, about 25 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 380.8 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 711.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
½ onion, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped cooked ham
8 eggs
¼ cup milk
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste