Asparagus Frittata

Tender asparagus sautéed in butter, eggs, and two kinds of of cheese make this Asparagus Frittata hearty and delectable. Baking it in the oven instead of cooking on the stovetop makes it convenient and even easier to get the perfect frittata texture. Paired with a simple green salad it’s great for any meal of the day – delicious either warm or at room temperature.

In late March or early April, tender shoots of asparagus start to pop up for harvest. With eggs, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese, this easy baked frittata recipe is a wonderful way to enjoy everyone’s favorite peak spring vegetable.

Ingredients You Need to Make Asparagus Frittata

• Asparagus Spears: look for firm, bright green spears with tightly closed tips
• Green Onions: or spring leeks
• Eggs: large or extra-large eggs
• Whole Milk: or half and half for a richer frittata
• Mozzarella Cheese: or any number of other cheeses (see recipe options below for ideas)
• Parmesan Cheese: or Pecorino Romano cheese
• Butter: if using unsalted butter, add an additional pinch of salt
• Avocado Oil: or other high heat oil
• Kosher Salt: or fine sea salt
• Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Oven Baked at the Ideal Temperature

While many frittatas are cooked on the stovetop and finished under the broiler, this Asparagus Frittata cooks primarily in the oven. The asparagus starts on the stovetop with a quick sauté in butter until crisp-tender before adding the eggs and two kinds of cheese and baking to fluffy, tender perfection. And though many baked frittata recipes call for a high temperature, often over 400˚F, I find that baking at 350˚F results in a far better texture. Many high-temperature methods result in rubbery eggs.

Recipe Options

This recipe calls for mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, but there are many great substitutes that pair well with eggs and asparagus, like: goat cheese, fontina, smoked mozzarella, pecorino Romano and/or Monterey Jack.

You can also add more cooked vegetables and meats like bacon or chicken. Just make sure that additional ingredients are cooked before they’re added to the frittata (a great way to enjoy leftovers) and limit the quantity to about 1-cup.

FAQ

How to Store and Reheat

Leftover Asparagus Frittata should be refrigerated and eaten within 3 days. Or freeze for up to 3 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat, lightly covered with aluminum foil, on a baking sheet in an oven preheated to 350˚F for 10 to 12 minutes.

More Delicious Breakfast Recipes:

• Easy Savory Crepes
• Oven Roasted Corned Beef Hash
• Baked Eggs
• Breakfast Quiche
• Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

More Frittata Recipes

• Breakfast Frittata
• Potato Frittata
• Spinach Frittata

How to Make Asparagus Frittata

In a large bowl, thoroughly whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese and set aside.

Cook asparagus until crisp-tender in sizzling butter in a cast iron pan over medium heat. Pour egg mixture over and remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Bake in an oven preheated to 350˚F until puffed and the center is set, 20-25 minutes. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before slicing and serving.