Omelette
A classic omelette with ham or pancetta, peppers, onions, and cheddar cheese.
EasyPrep: 5 minCook: 8 minServes 1Stovetop
Ingredients
- ●3 eggs
- ●2-3 slices ham, diced (or pancetta or bacon)
- ●1/4 green pepper, finely diced
- ●1/4 white or yellow onion, finely diced
- ●1/4 Cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ●Butter for the pan
- ●Kosher salt
- ●Black pepper
Assembly
- 1.Finely dice your onions and green peppers. Dice the ham (or pancetta or bacon) into small pieces.
- 2.In a pan over medium heat, cook the ham or pancetta first. Let the fat render out.
- 3.Add the diced peppers and onions. Cook until softened and the meat's juices have cooked into the vegetables.
- 4.Remove the filling from the pan and set aside.
- 5.Beat 3 eggs with salt and pepper. Pour into a buttered pan over medium heat.
- 6.Let the eggs set on the bottom, then gently push the edges in and tilt the pan to let uncooked egg flow to the edges.
- 7.When the eggs are mostly set but still slightly wet on top, add the filling to one half.
- 8.Top with shredded cheddar cheese. Fold the other half over and let it sit for 30 seconds to melt the cheese.
- 9.Slide onto a plate and serve.
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The Story
“My favorite omelette is what my local breakfast spot growing up called an Eastern omelette — ham, green peppers, and onions with cheese. The cheese is what makes it an Eastern versus a Western. I like cheddar, but use whatever cheese you prefer. You can swap the ham for pancetta or bacon — the pancetta especially adds a nice richness because the fat renders out and cooks into the vegetables. Dice the onions and peppers finely so they cook down quickly and distribute evenly through the omelette.”