Diner-Style Western Omelet Recipe | Epicurious

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An Americanstyle omelet with ham and peppers and a side of toast on a checkered dinerstyle plate with a mug of coffee...

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

This ham, bell pepper, and onion-filled diner classic is also sometimes called a "Denver Omelet."

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