RestaurantsMonroe GrillHam Omelette Recipe

Ham Omelette Recipe

Inspired by Monroe Grill
Time15m
Serves1

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Ingredients

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Egg mixture

For cooking

To serve (optional)

Method

Prep

1

Prepare ingredients

Crack the eggs into a medium bowl. Add the milk, salt, and black pepper. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is homogenous and slightly frothy (about 20–30 seconds). Grate the cheddar, dice the ham into roughly 1/4-inch pieces, finely chop the onion and chives.

Cook filling

2

Sweat onion and warm ham

Heat a nonstick 8–10 inch skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil. When the butter is melted and bubbling but not browned (about 1 minute), add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 2–3 minutes. Add the diced ham and cook until warmed through and edges begin to caramelize slightly, about 1–2 minutes. Transfer the ham and onion to a small bowl and set aside.

Cook omelette

3

Cook egg base

Reduce heat to medium-low. Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel and return it to medium-low heat (or use the same skillet if you prefer more flavor). Add a small pat of butter (optional) or 1/2 tsp oil and swirl to coat. Pour the whisked egg mixture into the skillet and let sit undisturbed for about 10–15 seconds until edges begin to set.

4

Push and tilt

Using a silicone spatula, gently pull the set edges toward the center while tilting the pan to let uncooked egg flow to the edges. Repeat around the pan until the eggs are mostly set but still slightly glossy on top, about 45–60 seconds more.

5

Add filling and fold

Evenly sprinkle the warmed ham and onion mixture over one half of the omelette, then scatter the grated cheddar and chopped chives on top. Use the spatula to fold the other half of the omelette over the filling. Press gently for 10–15 seconds to help cheese melt.

6

Finish and rest

Let the folded omelette cook for another 20–30 seconds to melt cheese and finish cooking (internal should be set but still tender). Slide the omelette onto a plate and let rest for 30–60 seconds — residual heat will finish cooking without drying it out.

Serve

7

Garnish with chopped parsley and additional chives if desired. Serve immediately with hot sauce or ketchup on the side.