Best Denver Omelet Hash Recipes

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THE DENVER OMELET



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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

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

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

DENVER OMELET CUPS



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In place of ham steak, you can use crumbled sausage or diced turkey breast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 teaspoons unsalted butter
4 cups frozen hash browns (1 pound), thawed
6 large eggs, plus 2 large egg whites
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 small red onion, diced small
1 small red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced small
4 ounces ham steak
3 ounces cheddar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Coat 6 nonstick jumbo muffin cups with 1/2 teaspoon butter. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt 4 teaspoons butter. Add hash browns and 2 egg whites; season with salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Place 1/2 cup mixture into each muffin cup, firmly pressing into bottom and up side of each cup. Bake 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet, melt 1/2 teaspoon butter over medium. Add red onion, bell pepper, and ham steak. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Divide vegetable mixture evenly among cups and top with cheddar. Bake 2 minutes. Remove from oven and crack 1 egg into each cup. Season with salt and pepper and bake until whites are set but yolks are still runny, 8 to 10 minutes. With a small offset spatula, remove cups from pan and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 8 g

OVEN DENVER OMELET



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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

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

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.

HASH BROWN OMELET



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One of my favorite pastimes is cooking. My friends and family have always encouraged me...mainly because they get to sample my "creations". This recipe is a classic that I've been making for years.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 35m

Yield 2-3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 bacon strips
2 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain. Crumble bacon and set aside., Add the potatoes, onion and green pepper to drippings. Cook and stir over medium heat for 7-10 minutes or until potatoes are lightly browned and vegetables are tender., In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture into a large non-stick skillet (mixture should set immediately at edges). , As eggs set, push cooked edges toward the center, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When the eggs are set, spoon potato mixture on one side and sprinkle with cheese and bacon; fold other side over filling. Invert omelet onto a plate to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 35g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 346mg cholesterol, Sodium 942mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

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