Denver sandwich
food
Also known as: western sandwich
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A Denver sandwich, also known as a western sandwich, is a sandwich filled with a western omelet. The western omelet typically contains ham, onion, and bell pepper, with cheese sometimes added.123
Historians suggest the dish originated in the American West in the 19th century, possibly created by cattle drivers or Chinese railroad cooks. It may have started as a sandwich served on bread, with a breadless version later developing into the Denver omelet. The sandwich variety, the Denver sandwich, remains popular.3
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