Hearty Ham and Potato Omelet

Name: Hearty Ham and Potato Omelet
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 cup diced fully cooked ham; 1 cup diced cooked potato; 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon milk; 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish; 1 bacon strip, cooked and crumbled; 4 eggs; 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper

"My husband, Bob, and I operate a bed-and-breakfast, omelets are our 'friends'," confirms Massachusetts field editor Charlotte Baillargeon of Hinsdale. "Omelets are sort of the 'stew' of eggs - you can add almost any leftover vegetable or meat into the filling. This is one of our favorite combinations."

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup diced fully cooked ham
1 cup diced cooked potato
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 bacon strip, cooked and crumbled
4 eggs
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Directions

In a 10-in. nonstick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add ham and potato; cook and stir until potato is lightly browned. Stir in the cheese, milk, horseradish and bacon; cook until cheese is melted. Remove and keep warm.
In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. In a bowl, beat the eggs, water, salt and pepper. Pour into skillet; cook over medium heat. As eggs set, lift the edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When eggs are nearly set, spoon potato mixture over half of the omelet. Fold omelet over filling. Cover and cook for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 555 calories, 39g fat (19g saturated fat), 527mg cholesterol, 1635mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein.

Originally published as Hearty Ham Omelet in Taste of Home February/March 2002

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girliesmom

Nov 19, 2017

The horseradish makes the dish. I used turkey bacon and nonstick spray in place of butter.
danilane

Dec 3, 2015

Delicious
raceywlf

Aug 20, 2011

I love this omelet, I use o.oil in place of the butter, and add diced green onions, mushrooms and red peppers to brighten it up and the rest the same. i think that makes a wonderful flavorful combination,very hearty. thanks for posting.
drmccurdy

May 15, 2008

It's easy to substitute the ingredients and make a healthy version.
Lindaross

May 14, 2008

Your breakfasts are very high in calories. Most people should only eat 1200 - 1500 calories a day and for an omelet or wrap to have over 500, that's an awful lot