Hot Ham and Cheese Egg Roll

By mrsjorn

per serving: calories 170, total fat 13 gms, carbs 1 gm, fiber 0 gm, protein 12 gms

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 ounce boiled or baked ham, about 2 slices from the deli
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon roasted red pepper strips, optional for garnish
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley, optional for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

1. Arrange the oven rack in the highest position and preheat the broiler.
2. Put the eggs, water, salt, and pepper in a bowl and whisk until frothy.
3. Melt the butter in the skillet over medium heat, add the ham slices, and cook for about 1 minute, just until hot.
4. Remove the ham and pour in the egg mixture and let sit until the bottom starts to cook. (Do not move the eggs from side to side; the eggs should cook like a pancake on one side)
5. When the omelet is cooked on the bottom and the top is still runny, place the skillet just under the broiler with the oven door open and the handle sticking out, and broil until the omelet rises and browns lightly, about 1 minute.
6. Remove from the oven and scatter the cheese over the omelet; then arrange a single layer of the ham slices on top. Broil again to melt the cheese and heat the ham just slightly, about 1 minute.
7. Remove and roll the omelet up like a jelly roll; cut into 2 slices and place on 2 plates spread with julienne roasted red peppers and garnished with a sprig of fresh parsley on each plate.