Ingredients
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3 large eggs
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1 tablespoon butter
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¼ cup diced smoked ham
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2 tablespoons diced onion
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2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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⅓ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Beat eggs in a small bowl until just combined; do not overbeat.
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ham, onion, and bell pepper; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until onions soften and ham begins to caramelize, about 5 minutes.
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Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in eggs. Mix briefly with a spatula while shaking the pan to ensure ingredients are evenly distributed.
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Quickly run the spatula along edges of omelet.
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Sprinkle Cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper over omelet.
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Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until top is still wet but not runny, about 5 minutes. Use a spatula to fold omelet in half and transfer it to a plate.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
491 | Calories |
39g | Fat |
5g | Carbs |
30g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 1 | |
Calories 491 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 39g | 51% |
Saturated Fat 20g | 100% |
Cholesterol 632mg | 211% |
Sodium 751mg | 33% |
Total Carbohydrate 5g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 30g | 61% |
Vitamin C 17mg | 18% |
Calcium 362mg | 28% |
Iron 3mg | 18% |
Potassium 328mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.