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Need a breakfast for two? This tasty asparagus frittata is the perfect recipe. It’s packed with freshly chopped asparagus, Parmesan, and sharp cheddar cheese.
The other day, I was grocery shopping and saw the most gorgeous-looking local asparagus. I looked at it, and I immediately fell in love.
The funny thing is, another woman thought the same thing. She looked at me as we both grabbed a bunch and said, “This is the most delicious and beautiful-looking asparagus I have ever seen.”
Of course, I replied, “I know!”
We then proceeded to swap asparagus recipes in the middle of the grocery store.
Looking for ways to use up asparagus? Try this asparagus tart!
After I got home, I was starving and needed lunch.
I could have just roasted all the asparagus and gobbled it up, but I wanted to try something different this time. I decided to make an asparagus frittata.
I do not make many frittatas. I don’t know why. I know they are easy and quick, but I have never considered them.
This came together in a snap, and I made it small enough to feed two. Perfect for any meal of the day.
I especially love it for a simple hot summer night dinner. It pairs lovely with a Chopped Kale Caesar Salad.
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Asparagus Frittata
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 ounces asparagus, woody ends trimmed off and cut into 2 inch pieces
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- In an 8-inch oven safe skillet, add olive oil and set over medium heat.
- Once hot add asparagus and gently sauté until just starting to soften, about 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl whisk together eggs, heavy cream, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Pour beaten eggs over asparagus in the skillet, sprinkle in cheddar cheese, and cook over medium heat until set around the edges but still liquid in the center, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top and bake in the oven under broiler high setting or a 450 degree preheated oven.
- Once set, about 5 minutes, take out of oven and using a silicon spatula gently slide it out of the pan onto a plate and enjoy.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I love this! Perfect for beautiful asparagus (that is some nice looking asparagus). I also will add it to my egg scrambles if I am in a hurry! Eggs and asparagus are a nice match!
Totally one of my favorite things…eggs and asparagus…perfect meal 😀
Ben loves aspargus. Thanks for giving me my Sunday night dinner!
YUMMMM! I just made my first frittata last week and I can’t stop thinking about it! Asparagus is a great add in- especially this time of year.
We’ve got some absolutely GORGEOUS local asparagus in the stores here as well and they make me swoon every time I see them! Love the simplicity of this frittata…really lets the asparagus shine through!
Wow!! That looks perfect for sunny weather and springtime!!!
One of my favorite breakfasts and anytime meals….
A wonderful frittata, sounds so delicious and seasonal with asparagus, nice!
I love asparagus and I love frittatas! I’m on board! 🙂 I like that you shared recipes in the grocery store with a complete stranger–I love moments like that.
Looks like a fabulous lunch! I need to make more frittatas too.