Western Omelet
- Chef John Politte
- Jul 13
- 1 min read
A Western omelet is a classic breakfast dish made with sautéed onions, bell peppers, and ham mixed into fluffy eggs, topped with melted cheese. It's customizable and often served with toast or fruit
Western Omelet
Ingredients
½ onion, diced
½ red pepper, diced
6 oz. ham, diced
2 slices of cheese
2 eggs
Oil or butter for cooking
Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Dice the onion, red pepper, and ham into small pieces.
In a non-stick skillet, heat a small amount of oil or butter over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and red pepper to the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they soften.
Stir in the diced ham and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until it’s heated through.
In a bowl, crack the 2 eggs and beat them with a fork or whisk. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the beaten eggs over the sautéed mixture in the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
Allow the eggs to cook undisturbed for about 2-3 minutes until the edges start to set.
Place the slices of cheese on top of the omelet. Cover the skillet with a lid or a plate to help the cheese melt and the eggs finish cooking.
Once the cheese has melted and the eggs are fully cooked (about 2 more minutes), gently fold the omelet in half.
Slide the omelet onto a plate and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious western omelet!
Feel free to customize it by adding additional spices or herbs as desired!
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