Tortilla estilo Denver

Ingredientes

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon flavorless oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream (or milk)
• 1/4 cup diced smoked ham
• 1/4 cup diced bell pepper (any color)
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 dash cayenne pepper (or paprika for mild)
• Salt and pepper

Preparación

1. 1

   Dice the ham, onion, and bell pepper. Shred the cheese. Then set out a small bowl (or measuring pitcher) for the eggs. Crack the eggs into the bowl, and add 1 tablespoon of cream. Beat to combine the eggs and cream until frothy. Set aside.

2. 2

   Set an 8-10 inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add a tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Once melted, add onions and bell peppers. Stirring and sauté the vegetables for 2-3 minutes to soften. Then add the diced ham and stir for one more minute. Generously sprinkle with salt and pepper, and a dash of cayenne pepper.

3. 3

   Reduce the heat to low, then add 1 tablespoon of oil (or more butter) to the skillet and swirl around the pan. Make sure the butter and oil are fully coating the bottom of the pan so the egg doesn't stick.

4. 4

   Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet. Add another sprinkle of salt and pepper. Use a spatula to push the eggs towards the center of the skillet, allowing the wet egg to fill in the holes.

5. 5

   Once the egg is mostly cooked, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Shake the pan to make sure the egg is loose; use a spatula if needed to loosen the edges. Then gently roll, or fold, the omelet in the skillet. *The heat from the folded egg will melt the cheese and finish cooking the last little bit of egg.

6. 6

   Gently slide the omelette out of the skillet onto a plate. Serve hot, as-is, or with home fries, salsa, and sour cream.