Best Western Omelet

Name: Best Western Omelet
Ingredients: ¼ cup diced green bell pepper; ¼ cup diced Vidalia or other sweet onion; ¼ cup diced Vidalia or other sweet onion; 3 tablespoons crème fraîche or shredded Monterey Jack or muenster cheese; 2 tablespoons half-and-half; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives; 3 tablespoons crème fraîche or shredded Monterey Jack or muenster cheese; 6 tablespoons diced Black Forest ham; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation info

1
portion

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The New Basics Cookbook

By Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso

Published 1989

About

An update on the omelet that’s served in every diner and coffee shop throughout America—and that, un-fortunately is a bit maligned today. This recipe brings it back to center. If you have access to aged Monterey Jack, this is the place to use it!

Ingredients

3 tablespoons crème fraîche or shredded Monterey Jack or muenster cheese
1 tablespoon snip

Brunch
Breakfast
Gluten-free

Method

Combine the crème fraîche, chives, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of the ham in a small bowl.
In another bowl, lightly beat the eggs, half-and-half, and parsley.
Melt the butter in a 10