Denver omelette
A fluffy omelette folded around ham, peppers and onion, a classic diner breakfast.
- Time15 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.30 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Melt half the butter in a frying pan. Cook the pepper and onion for 5 minutes until soft. Add the ham for 1 minute and tip out.
6 min - 2
Beat the eggs with the milk, pepper and a pinch of salt.
- 3
Wipe the pan, melt the remaining butter over a medium heat and pour in the eggs.
- 4
Stir gently for 30 seconds, then let it set for about 2 minutes until just a little runny on top.
2 min 30 s - 5
Scatter the filling and cheese over one half, fold over and slide onto a plate.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.