Best 10 Western Omelette Recipes

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Indulge in the hearty and versatile Western Omelette, a classic breakfast dish that promises a delightful fusion of flavors and textures. This culinary creation features a fluffy egg base generously filled with a medley of savory ingredients, including diced ham, crisp bell peppers, tender onions, and a sprinkle of sharp cheddar cheese. Served with a side of salsa and sour cream, the Western Omelette offers a well-balanced symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied. Accompanying this main recipe are variations that cater to diverse preferences, including a vegetarian-friendly option, a Denver Omelette packed with ham and bell peppers, and an adventurous Italian Omelette infused with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of crafting the perfect Western Omelette and its delightful variations.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

WESTERN OMELET



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This is the ultimate Western omelet! You can even put red bell peppers and sausage in it, if you like.

Provided by aDsm

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Omelet Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons butter, divided
⅓ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
2 green onions, sliced on the bias
¼ cup cooked ham strips
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, bell pepper, and green onions; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in ham until heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Set filling mixture aside in a small bowl and keep warm.
  • Beat eggs together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 teaspoon butter; heat until foaming. Pour in eggs and cook for 30 seconds. Lift the edges of the omelet so that the uncooked egg runs under the cooked edges and comes into contact with the hot skillet. Shake and tilt the skillet to move the uncooked egg. Repeat until the top is set but still moist and soft, about 2 minutes.
  • Spread the filling over one side of the omelet. Fold the other half over the filling and slide omelet onto a plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 412.4 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 793.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

WESTERN OMELETTE WITH BELL PEPPER, ONION, HAM, AND CHEESE RECIPE



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This Western omelette truly tastes like the West, thanks to nicely browned onions, bell peppers, and ham, and a pinch of smoked paprika to give it all a whiff of campfire smoke.

Provided by Daniel Gritzer

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 large eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black or white pepper
2 ounces (55g) grated cheddar, pepper Jack, or Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, divided
Half of one large green, red, or yellow bell pepper (4 oz; 110g), stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
One quarter of one medium yellow onion (2 oz; 55g), cut into 1/2-inch dice
Pinch smoked paprika
2 1/2 ounces (70g) ham (about 3 slices), cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, season eggs with salt and pepper, then whisk until homogeneous and frothy. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, add cheese to a medium heatproof mixing bowl. In a 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat, swirling, until lightly browned. Add bell pepper and onion, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Add ham and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables and ham are browned in spots and smell pleasantly smoky, about 5 minutes longer. Stir in smoked paprika and freshly ground black pepper. Scrape vegetables and ham into the cheese and stir to combine.
  • Wipe out skillet and set over medium heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and cook until melted and lightly browned. Re-whisk eggs until foamy, then add to skillet and cook, using a silicone spatula to push the edges in toward the center as they set and tilting the pan to spread the uncooked egg underneath. Continue pushing in the edges of the eggs and tilting the skillet, working all around the pan, until omelette is almost set, about 45 seconds.
  • Sprinkle ham, vegetables, and cheese over half of omelette, remove from heat, cover, and let omelette sit until mostly or fully cooked through on top (depending on your preferred consistency), about 1 minute.
  • Using silicone spatula, loosen the edges of the omelette from skillet and shake skillet to ensure that it's not stuck. Carefully fold omelette in half to enclose the filling, then slide it onto a serving plate and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 548 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 1023 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 35 g, ServingSize Makes 1 large omelette, serving 2, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

WESTERN OMELET QUICHE



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A Western omelet quiche recipe I made with some leftover ingredients that I had; very nice texture and flavor!

Provided by Patti Loos

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Quiche

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (9 inch) prepared pie crust
1 cup diced ham
2 ½ cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese
1 ¼ cups milk
4 eggs, whisked
1 red bell pepper, diced, or more to taste
1 medium onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place pie crust in a 9-inch glass pie plate.
  • Cook ham in a skillet over medium heat until it no longer looks moist, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Combine Cheddar cheese, milk, eggs, bell pepper, onion, garlic, black pepper, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Stir in ham. Pour into the prepared pie crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden, top is starting to color, and filling is set, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 150.8 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 798.5 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

WESTERN OMELET RECIPE BY TASTY



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Looking for an omelet that's a bit less fussy and a little easier to make? Or maybe you're looking for a breakfast loaded with delicious fillings? This golden-brown-on-the-outside and flavorful-on-the-inside, American-style omelet is the one for you.

Provided by Matt Ciampa

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large eggs
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 teaspoons water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
¼ cup yellow onion, diced
¼ cup green bell pepper, diced
¼ cup red bell pepper, diced
⅓ cup deli ham, diced into 1/2 in (1/4 cm) cubes
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Add the eggs, ⅛ teaspoon salt, and the water to a medium bowl. Use a wire whisk or fork to beat until the whites and the yolks are completely combined, with no spots of egg white remaining. The mixture should flow off the whisk evenly. Let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a 9- or 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and green and red peppers, season with salt, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the ham and cook until browned, 2-3 minutes. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a bowl.
  • Wipe the skillet clean, then add the remaining tablespoon of butter and melt over medium-high heat. Cook until the butter starts to brown, then pour in the egg mixture. As the eggs start to set, use a rubber spatula to push from the edges toward the center of the pan. Tilt the pan as needed to let the uncooked eggs run under the cooked eggs. Continue until the eggs are mostly set, about 1 minute. The top should still look wet, but not runny.
  • Remove the pan from heat and sprinkle the vegetable mixture and cheese over half of the omelet. Cover the pan with a lid and let sit for 1-2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the omelet looks fluffy and cooked through.
  • Run a rubber spatula around the edge of the pan to loosen the omelet. Gently fold in half, then slide onto a serving plate. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 936 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 70 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 60 grams, Sugar 6 grams

WESTERN OMELETTE



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French omelets are smooth and sunny yellow with the filling rolled neatly inside. This is a western American-style omelet; the goodies are mixed up with the egg and given a good tanning in the pan.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 large eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
6 ounces boiled ham (in one piece), cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 scallions (white and green), roughly chopped
1/2 cup grated white cheese (about 2 ounces), such as Monterey Jack, cheddar, or Gouda (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat together 3 of the eggs and season lightly with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of the butter in a small non-stick skillet, with tight-fitting lid, over medium heat. Add the peppers and cook, covered, without stirring, until tender, about 3 minutes. Uncover and raise the heat to medium-high. Add the ham and scallions and cook, stirring frequently, until hot, about 1 minute. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
  • Melt a nut-sized piece of the remaining butter in the skillet over medium heat. When the foam subsides, add 1/4 of the pepper mixture. Pour in the beaten eggs and cook, stirring constantly with a heat-resistant rubber spatula, until just cooked, about 30 seconds. Turn off the heat and, using the rubber spatula, smooth over the top of the omelette so that it evenly covers the inside of the skillet. If using the cheese, sprinkle about 2 tablespoons over the omelette. Let rest for 30 seconds until the omelette has set.
  • Using the rubber spatula, fold the omelette in half, and transfer to a warmed plate. Cover with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 4 omelettes in all.

WESTERN HASH BROWN OMELET



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 large eggs
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces thickly sliced deli ham, diced
2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), diced
1 onion, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cups frozen shredded hash browns (from a 1-pound bag; do not thaw)
4 ounces smoked gouda cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 bunch scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • Beat the eggs in a large bowl until foamy. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ham, bell peppers, onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and starting to brown, about 6 minutes; add to the bowl with the eggs.
  • Preheat the broiler. Wipe out the skillet and return to medium-high heat. Melt the butter in the skillet, then add the frozen hash browns in an even layer. Cook, pressing the hash browns into the bottom and up the side of the skillet with a spatula, until golden on the bottom, about 6 minutes.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the hash browns. Transfer the skillet to the broiler; cook until partially set, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle the cheese and all but about 2 tablespoons scallions over the eggs. Continue broiling until the cheese melts and the eggs are set, 2 to 3 more minutes.
  • Loosen the edge of the omelet with a small spatula. Slide onto a platter and fold in half. Cut into wedges; top with the reserved scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calorie, Fat 30 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Cholesterol 490 milligrams, Sodium 914 milligrams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 28 grams

WESTERN OMELET QUICHE



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No matter the diner, my breakfast order is always a western omelet. Here I've combined the classic flavors of bell pepper, ham and cheese into a creamy quiche. The trick is par baking the crust and precooking the peppers for a quiche with a smooth texture and knockout flavor.

Provided by Dan Langan

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick cooking spray
Dough for 1 single-crust pie, store-bought or your favorite recipe rolled out and chilled
1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
1 medium green or red bell pepper, chopped
Kosher salt
3/4 cup chopped cooked ham
Small bunch scallions, chopped, white and green parts separated (see Cook's Note)
3 large eggs
1 1/3 cups light cream or half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Freshly ground black pepper
One heaping cup shredded Cheddar or Cheddar jack cheese

Steps:

  • Place a rack in the bottom third of the oven and preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place a sheet pan on the bottom rack to heat up.
  • Lightly spray a 9-inch standard pie pan with nonstick spray. Line the pan with the crust, turn under any excess crust and then crimp the edges. Take a large square of parchment paper and crumple and unfold it twice to make it more flexible. Lay the parchment over the dough, pressing it into place, then fill the parchment with pie weights, dried beans or rice so that the pan is filled completely. If using a homemade pie crust, freeze the pie shell for 10 minutes.
  • Place the pie shell in the oven on the preheated sheet pan and bake until the edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven, remove the parchment lining and weights and bake until the center no longer looks raw, 3 to 4 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper and a pinch of salt and cook just until the pepper develops some color, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the peppers to a bowl. Add the ham to the skillet and cook until it begins to develop some color, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the scallion whites (reserve the greens for garnish) and remove the pan from the heat. Set aside.
  • Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl until smooth. Whisk in the half-and-half, 3/4 teaspoon salt, onion powder and black pepper to taste. Whisk until smooth and then whisk in half the cheese. Place the peppers and ham over the crust and then pour over the egg mixture. Top with the remaining cheese.
  • Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bake the quiche until the outer half is set and the center just wobbles slightly, 40 to 45 minutes. The internal temperature of the quiche will be about 160 degrees F.
  • Cool the quiche for at least 30 minutes before garnishing with scallion greens. Serve warm or room temperature, or wrap well and refrigerate to serve chilled.

WESTERN OMELET CASSEROLE



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We make a Western-style omelet with ham and hash browns using the slow cooker. From youngest to oldest at brunch, everyone devours it. -Kathleen Murphy, Littleton, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 6h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 pound cubed fully cooked ham or 1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
12 large eggs
1 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a greased 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, layer half of each of the following: potatoes, ham, onion, green pepper and cheese. Repeat layers., Whisk together remaining ingredients; pour over top. Cook, covered, on low until set, 6-7 hours. Turn off slow cooker. Remove insert; let stand, uncovered, 15-30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 332mg cholesterol, Sodium 1166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

DINER-STYLE WESTERN OMELET



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This ham, bell pepper, and onion-filled diner classic is also sometimes called a "Denver Omelet."

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Cook Like a Diner     Breakfast     Egg     Omelet     Bell Pepper     Onion     Ham     Brunch     Cheese     Denver     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 1 omelet

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup (1/4" cubed) ham steak (about 1.5 ounces)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper (any color)
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon whole milk
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 1 ounce)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium (preferably 10") nonstick skillet over medium. Cook ham, onion, and bell pepper, stirring often, until softened and beginning to brown, 5-7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and shake pan so that ham and vegetables form a single layer. Pour egg mixture over ham and vegetables, then sprinkle cheese over. Cook, tilting skillet and gently running a rubber spatula around edges to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath, until eggs are mostly set, about 5 minutes. Fold omelet in half, cover, and cook until set, about 1 minute. Slide onto a plate to serve.

OVEN -BAKED WESTERN OMELET



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The very first time I served this luscious omelet to my husband and young daughters, it became a yuletide tradition! Now I always double the savory recipe and sometimes substitute cheddar for Swiss cheese.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
6 ounces cubed fully cooked ham
1/3 cup water

Steps:

  • In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, saute the onions and red pepper in oil for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cheese, ham and water. Pour over vegetable mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 244mg cholesterol, Sodium 474mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 17g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a well-seasoned cast iron or non-stick skillet for the best results.
  • Beat the eggs thoroughly before cooking to ensure a smooth and even omelette.
  • Cook the omelette over medium heat to prevent it from burning.
  • Add your favorite fillings towards the end of the cooking process so that they don't overcook.
  • Don't overfill the omelette, otherwise it will be difficult to fold.
  • Fold the omelette in half or thirds, depending on your preference.
  • Serve the omelette immediately with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

The western omelette is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, it's a great option for beginner cooks and experienced chefs alike. So next time you're looking for a quick and satisfying meal, give the western omelette a try.

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