Recipe: Denver Sandwich

This is also known as a Western Omelet Sandwich. Part of the delight is having the egg soak into the soft bread.

Makes 2 sandwiches

3 T butter
1/3 C finely chopped onion
1/3 C finely chopped green pepper
2 slices ham, chopped
3 eggs, slightly beaten
Salt to taste
Cayenne pepper to taste
4 slices buttered bread
Prepared mustard

Melt the butter in a skillet. Add the onion, green pepper, and ham, and cook until the onion is soft. Pour the beaten eggs over the ham and vegetables, and add salt and cayenne pepper. Cook over low heat until lightly golden. Turn over with a spatula and quickly brown only the other side (the center should remain moist). Divide the omelet in half and place each half on a piece of buttered bread. Spread with mustard and close with the other slice of bread. Serve warm.