Mom Florence's Fluffy Omelette

Submitted by Dienia B.

"This is one of the dishes our Grandma Florence made all the time; it is fluffy and filling; she learned the recipe from Grandma McGuire."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1⁄4 cup onion, minced
• 1⁄4 cup bell pepper, minced
• 4 egg yolks
• 1⁄4 cup ham, minced
• 1⁄4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 egg whites, beaten until stiff
• 1⁄4 cup cheese, shredded

directions

1. Saute the onion and bell pepper in 1 tablespoon butter until translucent.
2. Add to egg yolks with the ham and 1/4 cup cheese.
3. Keep pan on burner; add more butter.
4. Fold in the egg whites gently.
5. Pour into hot pan.
6. Top with 1/4 cup cheese.
7. Cover; turn down heat really low and cook until set.
8. May need to flip over or cook a minute in microwave.