Deluxe Ham Omelet Recipes

DELUXE HAM OMELET

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Whisk the eggs, cream, chives, garlic salt and pepper. Add egg mixture to skillet (mixture should set immediately at edges). , As eggs set, push cooked edges toward the center, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When the eggs are set, spoon the ham, green pepper, tomato and mushrooms over one side; on one side and sprinkle with cheeses; fold other side over filling. Invert omelet onto a plate to serve.

DELUXE HAM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Stir in the macaroni. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ham and onion in melted butter until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
• Stir garlic into ham mixture and cook for about 2 minutes more; remove skillet from heat.
• Mix cooked pasta, Cheddar cheese, cream of celery soup, peas, milk, sour cream, onion powder, and garlic powder into the ham mixture until well mixed.
• Transfer pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle French-fried onions atop casserole and bake until golden, about 5 minutes more.

HEARTY HAM OMELET

Steps:

• In a 12-in. nonstick skillet, cook green pepper, ham, onion and mushrooms in butter until tender; remove from skillet and set aside. In a bowl, beat eggs with milk, parsley, salt and pepper. Pour into the skillet; cook over medium heat. As eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When eggs are set, spoon vegetable mixture over half the omelet. Top with half of the cheese. Fold omelet in half over filling. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover 1-2 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve on a warm platter.

DELUXE BACON ONION OMELET

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange bacon on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until just crisped, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Beat eggs and water together in a bowl.
• Let the bacon cool on paper towels, about 5 minutes. Break into small pieces.
• Spray a 10-inch non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Melt butter over medium heat until foaming, about 2 minutes. Add onion once butter is no longer foaming. Cook and stir until tender but not browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Increase heat to medium-high. Pour eggs into the skillet and cook until mostly set, about 2 minutes. Lift the omelet with a spatula as the center rises; tilt the skillet so that uncooked eggs run to the center of the pan. Cook until set, 2 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle bacon pieces onto the omelet and fold in half using the spatula.

HAM OMELET DELUXE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the eggs, pinch baking powder, cream, onions, garlic salt and pepper (if not using the garlic salt, season with regular salt).
• Heat butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat; add in the egg mixture.
• As the eggs set; lift the edges with a spatula, letting uncooked portion flow underneath.
• Sprinkle with ham, green peppers, tomato and mushrooms.
• When eggs are set (but moist), remove from heat, and fold omelet in half.
• Sprinkle with both cheeses; cover the frypan for about 1-2 minutes or until cheese has melted.
• Serve immediately.

SIZZLING HAM AND GRUYèRE OMELET

Steps:

• Using a whisk or a fork, beat the eggs in a small bowl until frothy.
• Heat the butter in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the ham and sauté for 1 minute, or until crisp.
• Pour the eggs into the pan, tilting the pan gently to evenly distribute the eggs over the ham. Let the eggs cook and set for about 5 seconds.
• Using a silicone or rubber spatula, gently pull the cooked egg from the edges toward the center of the pan, while allowing the liquid egg to run underneath and onto the hot pan. After about 20 seconds, or when the eggs look cooked but are still moist, sprinkle the omelet with the Gruyère cheese.
• Using the spatula, fold the omelet in half. Cook the omelet for another 30 seconds, or until the cheese is melted. Tip the pan over a serving plate so that the omelet slides onto the plate bottom side up.

HAM OR BACON OMELET

Steps:

• * Use French or Basic Omelet (see below) as the base for this variation. French or Basic Omelet * In small bowl, beat eggs and water until well blended. Add salt and pepper to taste. Prepare filling. Melt butter in 7 to 8-inch nonstick skillet or special omelet pan until it foams and sizzles and begins to turn golden. Pour egg mixture into skillet or pan and cook over medium heat until it begins to set, about 40 seconds. Use a spatula and run around edge of skillet or pan. Lift edges while tilting pan and let uncooked center portion run under cooked portion. When set but still creamy, remove from heat and spoon optional filling across center of omelet. Using spatula, lift 1/3 of the cooked omelet toward center and fold over filling. Repeat operation with remaining 1/3 of omelet, folding to overlap first fold. Tilting skillet or pan, slide the omelet to edge farthest from handle. Have warm plate ready and continue to roll omelet out of pan onto center of plate. If desired drizzle a bit of melted butter over the surface or sprinkle with thinly sliced green onions, minced fresh parsley, or top with a spoonful of softened cream cheese or sour cream. Sauté 1/4 cup diced ham in a little butter, or fry 2 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces, until crisp, then drain. Sprinkle over omelet before folding.