Ham and Cheese Omelet on a tan plate with toast next to a glass of milk and a blue towel on a wooden surface (with logo overlay)

Ham and Cheese Omelet

Nothing says classic breakfast like a ham and cheese omelet. Make it for a protein-packed hearty meal in 15 minutes.

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There are so many ways to make an omelet. Some of them get really fancy with a lot of ingredients (such as a Greek Omelet), but I prefer a plain and simple ham and cheese omelette recipe. Bonus: I can usually get Ryan to eat this since he likes eggs and ham. Tyler doesn’t eat a lot of eggs, so he doesn’t care much for an omelet.

We make this cheesy omelet for breakfast and for breakfast-for-dinner, depending on what we are in the mood for at the time. Since the omelet is packed with protein, it makes a great breakfast to keep you full for a good portion of the day. Serve it up with a side of hash browns for a full meal. 

A Note About Ingredients

You can use almost any kind of ham, but we often have ham sliced from the deli. I like either honey ham or off-the-bone ham for these. The flavors aren’t overpowering, so it works well in the omelet. You can also use leftover ham for this recipe. 

And, for me, the sharper the cheddar cheese the better! 

Additional Add-Ins

While sticking to just ham and cheese is perfect for a classic omelet, there are so many more options. Try adding some of these to your next omelet:

  • Fresh herbs such as fresh parsley
  • Sliced green onions
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Spinach leaves
  • Bacon bits

Ham and Cheese Omelet Step by Step

Ingredients

  • 2 slices deli ham
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/8 cup milk (or heavy cream)
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

Preparation

In a small mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together.

Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium heat. If your pan isn’t a nonstick skillet, add one tablespoon of butter to grease the pan. Pour the uncooked egg mixture into the pan, making sure the raw egg spreads out to fill the bottom of the pan. 

Cook for about 5 minutes, until the egg is cooked on the bottom and the edges of the omelet are pulled away from the pan. Carefully flip the eggs.  I find a rubber spatula is perfect for getting the edges of the egg away from the frying pan. Place the ham and cheese on one side of the egg. Don’t add too much filling or your omelet won’t close well. 

Let the eggs cook for another 3-5 minutes until done on the bottom. Fold the half without fillings over on top and let it cook another minute or two to warm everything together. 

Place a few pieces of the ham and cheese on the outside as a garnish. This is also a great way to tell the omelets apart if you are making a few with different ingredients in them. 

Serve immediately while the eggs are still warm.

Ham and Cheese Omelet on a tan plate with toast next to a glass of milk and a blue towel on a wooden surface (vertical)

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Originally Published On: April 8, 2019

Last Updated On: September 4, 2023

Ham and Cheese Omelet on a tan plate with toast next to a glass of milk and a blue towel on a wooden surface

Ham and Cheese Omelet

Nothing says classic breakfast like a ham and cheese omelet. Make it for a protein-packed hearty meal in 15 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
cheese
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eggs
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ham
Dietary Needs:
Gluten-Free
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Keto
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Nut-Free
Meat:
Pork
Cooking Method:
One-Pan Meals
Servings: 1 omelet
5 from 2 votes

Ingredients

  • 2 slices deli ham
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/8 cup whole milk
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

Instructions

  • Cut the deli ham into small pieces
  • In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper
  • Heat a small pan over medium heat
  • Pour the eggs into the pan, making sure they spread to the edges
  • Cook about 5 minutes, until the bottom is cooked
  • Carefully flip the eggs
  • Place most of the ham and cheese on one half of the eggs
  • Cook another 2-3 minutes, until the bottom of the eggs are cooked
  • Fold the side without fillings over the top
  • Cook another 2-3 minutes to warm everything together
  • Place the remaining ham and cheese on top to garnish
  • Serve immediately while the eggs are still warm
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Nutrition Facts
Ham and Cheese Omelet
Amount Per Serving (1 each)
Calories 509 Calories from Fat 333
% Daily Value*
Fat 37g57%
Saturated Fat 18g90%
Cholesterol 424mg141%
Sodium 1444mg60%
Potassium 377mg11%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 38g76%
Vitamin A 1040IU21%
Calcium 491mg49%
Iron 2.4mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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28 thoughts on “Ham and Cheese Omelet”

    1. Yes, it definitely would! My youngest loves having scrambled eggs for breakfast and we put ham in those sometimes because for some reason he just won’t eat an omelet! I think because he isn’t great at cutting it up yet, so has trouble. But on days he has the eggs and ham he doesn’t eat much until mid-afternoon because it keeps him so full.

  1. This omelet looks so beautiful and tasty. I feel like having some right now. This is my favorite type of omelet too.

  2. An omelet is always my choice if I have one for breakfast. This ham and cheese one looks like it would hit the spot.

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