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Quick and easy
The Denver Omelet
In honor of the democratic convention coming to a close in Denver I thought I would share a trademark recipe from Colorado, the always favorite, quick and easy, Denver Omelet. I am sure that the same can be said of many of the Democratic supporters who flocked to the Mile High City last week that they too were both quick and easy. I am sure that Hilary and Bill Clinton would agree with me on this -if you want to make an omelet or get a democrat elected president you are going to have to crack a few eggs. So let’s get cracking!
A quick and easy meal that just takes 15 minutes from start to finish.

Ingredients
2

Teaspoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons chopped fully cooked ham
1 tablespoon finely chopped bell pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
2 eggs, beaten
1.
Directions:
Heat butter in 8-inch omelet pan or skillet over medium-high heat just until butter begins to brown. As butter melts, tilt pan to coat bottom. Cook ham, bell pepper and onion in butter 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Quickly pour eggs into pan. While sliding pan back and forth rapidly over heat, quickly stir with fork to spread eggs continuously over bottom of pan as they thicken. Let stand over heat a few seconds to lightly brown bottom of omelet. (Do not overcook—omelet will continue to cook after folding.)
3. Tilt pan and run fork under edge of omelet, then jerk pan sharply to loosen eggs from bottom of pan. Fold portion of omelet nearest you just to center. (Allow for portion of omelet to slide up side of pan.) Turn omelet onto warm plate, flipping folded portion of omelet over so it rolls over the bottom. Tuck sides of omelet under if necessary.
Nutrition Information
1 Serving: Calories 260 (Calories from Fat 180 ); Total Fat 20 g (Saturated Fat 9 g); Cholesterol 455 mg; Sodium 430 mg; Total Carbohydrate 3 g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 17 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 18 %; Vitamin C 6 %; Calcium 6 %; Iron 8 % Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 2 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Personally when I make a Denver omelet I substitute cheese for the bell peppers but then it’s just a ham and cheese omelet, but I like it better that way.