Easy Copycat IHOP Colorado Omelette Recipe – Loaded with Meat

Experience the legendary IHOP Colorado Omelette in your own kitchen with this incredible copycat recipe that captures every bit of the restaurant’s signature flavors. This massive, meat-loaded omelette is so generously filled with ham, bacon, sausage, and roast beef that it’s perfect for sharing or enjoying as a satisfying meal any time of day. With fresh vegetables, melted cheese, and fluffy eggs, this hearty creation delivers restaurant-quality results that will have your family asking for seconds.

Copycat IHOP Colorado omelette on a large plate.

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The Ultimate Meaty Breakfast Experience

The IHOP Colorado Omelette is one of the most impressive breakfast offerings in restaurant history. This isn’t just any omelette; it’s a protein-packed masterpiece that transforms a simple egg dish into a substantial meal that satisfies the heartiest appetites. The genius lies in the perfect balance of multiple meats, fresh vegetables, and cheese all wrapped in fluffy, perfectly cooked eggs.

What’s in a Colorado omelette?

An IHOP Colorado omelette is full of meat and vegetables. Here’s what I put in mine, and it tastes just like the one from IHOP.

Ingredients

For the Vegetable Base:

  • Onions – Provide a sweet, aromatic foundation that complements all the meats
  • Bell peppers – Add crisp texture and fresh flavor to balance the richness
  • Tomatoes – Contribute bright acidity and juicy freshness to each bite

For the Meat Medley:

  • Ham – Lean protein with mild, slightly sweet flavor that anchors the combination
  • Bacon – Adds smoky richness and satisfying crispy texture
  • Breakfast sausage – Provides savory spice blend and hearty substance
  • Shredded roast beef – Creates the signature protein that makes this omelette unique

For the Omelette Base:

  • Eggs – Large eggs create the fluffy foundation that holds everything together
  • Shredded cheddar cheese – Sharp cheese that melts beautifully and adds tangy richness
  • Salt – Enhances all flavors and ensures proper seasoning throughout
  • Butter – Creates the perfect cooking medium for silky, tender eggs
Copycat IHOP Colorado omelette ingredients on a tray.

How to Make a Colorado Omelette

  1. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter and add chopped onions and bell peppers.
  2. Stir until onions and pepper are soft but not browned.
chopped onions and green bell peppers in a skillet
  1. Add diced ham and stir until the ham is limp and heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Place eggs, water, and salt in a mixing bowl. Beat well.
  3. Heat a 12-inch frying pan on medium-low heat.
  4. Add a little oil or nonstick cooking spray.
  5. Place the egg mixture in the pan and sprinkle with onions, bell pepper, ham, tomato, sausage, bacon, roast beef, and cheese.
Colorado omelette cooking in a skillet
  1. Cover the skillet with a lid until the omelet starts to set.
  2. Immediately remove the lid and fold the omelet from the sides to the middle or in half.
  3. Sprinkle with cheese and roast beef.
  4. Serve with a side order of Picante sauce or sour cream with a little diced green onion.
Copycat IHOP Colorado omelette on an oval plate.

Make-Ahead Strategies

  • Meat Preparation: Cook and crumble bacon and sausage the night before, storing covered in the refrigerator.
  • Vegetable Prep: Sauté onions and peppers in advance and reheat gently when ready to use.
  • Assembly Line: Set up all ingredients before starting the eggs for smooth, efficient cooking.

Storage & Reheating

  • Refrigerator Storage: Wrap leftover omelette portions in plastic and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The texture is best when eaten fresh, but leftovers remain flavorful.
  • Reheating Method: Gently reheat in a covered skillet over low heat, adding a splash of water to prevent drying. Avoid microwaving, which can make eggs rubbery.
Copycat IHOP Colorado omelette on large oval plate.

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Copycat IHOP Colorado omelette on a large plate.

IHOP Colorado Omelette – Easy Copycat Recipe

Recreate IHOP's famous Colorado Omelette at home! Packed with ham, bacon, sausage, and roast beef. Perfect for breakfast or dinner!
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Colorado Omelette, Keto, Low Carb
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 368kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup onions diced
  • 1/4 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 cup ham diced
  • 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup bacon diced and fried
  • 1/3 cup breakfast sausage cooked and diced
  • 1/3 cup shredded roast beef or diced deli roast beef
  • 4 eggs beaten
  • 1/8 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • In a saucepan on medium-low heat melt butter and add chopped onions and bell peppers.
  • Stir until onions and pepper are soft but not browned.
  • Add diced ham and stir until the ham is limp and heated through. Immediately remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl add eggs, water, and salt. Beat and stir them together very well. Set the bowl aside.
  • Heat a 12-inch frying pan on medium-low heat, add a little oil (1 teaspoon.) or spray with a nonstick vegetable spray. A nonstick pan works great. 
  • Place the egg mixture in the pan and sprinkle with onions, bell pepper, ham, tomato if you wish, sausage, bacon, and 1/2 of the roast beef, and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese.
  • Place a lid on until the omelet starts to set. Immediately remove the lid and fold omelet from the sides to the middle. If this is difficult, fold in half.
  • Sprinkle with the rest of cheese and roast beef. Serve with a side order of Picante Sauce or Sour Cream with a little diced green onion.

Nutrition

Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 1046mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1340IU | Vitamin C: 29.9mg | Calcium: 319mg | Iron: 0.8mg

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Comments

  1. Marlene

    It is on their website at https://www.ihop.com/en/menu/omelettes/colorado-omelette. Scroll towards the bottom, below the Customize your omelette paragraph:
    “+Omelettes are made with a splash of our famous buttermilk & wheat pancake batter!”

  2. Jackie

    The. Omelets batter used by ihop has pancake batter . It It says so on the menu. I’ve been at IHOP for 8 years. The pancake batter is premised in, not added as omelette is being made.

  3. Karen

    Yes we use a splash of pancake batter. Read the menu. We also use pot roast in the Colorado not roast beef. If you are gluten free just ask and we’ll use fresh shelled eggs.

  4. Shirley

    It’s my favorite omelette, I prefer to omitt potatoes and other meats because the roast is so deyemmm good in their Colorado omelettes. flavor and tender, winning combination:)

  5. Aj

    I never seen them put pancake batter in the omelet when they cook for customers. I have been there for a year now. That is ridiculous.

  6. Pan Lover

    If you want to know the secret on how IHOP makes such great fluffy omelettes… They add buttermilk pancake batter to the eggs and make a seperate omelette batter. 1gallon of eggs with 1 pint of pancake batter, or for a single 3 egg omelette, about 2 table spoons. Mix throughly and make a very fluffy omelette.

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