DINER-STYLE HAM AND CHEESE OMELET It’s important to cook fillings without cheese before you add them to the eggs, or they will not heat up enough while the omelet cooks Then tossing the cheese with the cooked filling will help get it started melting, so that its nice and gooey by the time the omelet is done, without the need to overcook your eggs MAKES 1 LARGE OMELET, SERVING 2 5 large eggs ắ teaspoon kosher salt ẳ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 ounces ham steak, diced 2 ounces cheddar cheese, grated Combine the eggs, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl and whisk until homogeneous and frothy, about minute Allow to rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes The eggs should darken in color significantly Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook until lightly browned Add the ham and cook, stirring frequently, until it has begun to brown on the edges, about minutes Transfer the ham to a small bowl, add the cheese, and toss to combine Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel and return it to medium heat Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the pan and cook until lightly browned Rewhisk the eggs until foamy, then add to the skillet and cook, using a silicone spatula to push the edges in toward the center as they set and tilting the pan to spread the uncooked egg ... browned Rewhisk the eggs until foamy, then add to the skillet and cook, using a silicone spatula to push the edges in toward the center as they set and tilting the pan to spread the uncooked egg... Transfer the ham to a small bowl, add the cheese, and toss to combine Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel and return it to medium heat Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the pan and... Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook until lightly browned Add the ham and cook, stirring frequently, until it has begun to brown on the edges, about