Cheddar Asparagus Frittata
Cheddar asparagus frittata is perfect for almost any entertaining occasion. This dish features light, airy eggs, sauteed asparagus, and rich cheddar cheese, it's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a last minute dinner. Not only is it savory and delicious, the recipe is so easy it's foolproof!
Servings: 2
Calories: 230kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp half & half
- 5 fresh asparagus washed with the ends cut off & discarded
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- scant 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Spray a non stick skillet with cooking spray. Heat the pan on the stove top over medium heat while prepping the other ingredients.
- Cut the asparagus into 1-2" pieces, then add them to the heated pan, sauteeing for 3-5 minutes and turning halfway through.5 fresh asparagus
- Crack the eggs into a small bowl, use a whisk to beat them together with the half and half until creamy. Whisk in the seasonings, just until evenly incorporated. Stir in the cheddar cheese.4 large eggs, 2 tbsp half & half, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper, scant 1/8 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Pour the seasoned eggs evenly out over the asparagus, and let the mixture cook for 3-4 minutes. Once the frittata is almost cooked through, place a lid on the skillet, remove from heat, and let the frittata continue cooking naturally.
- To serve the frittata, run a butter knife around the edges to release it from the pan. Working carefully, flip the frittata out onto a place, serving dish, or even a cutting board. Top side up will look prettier, but the bottom side up will have the veggies visible, as seen in our photos.
- Garnish with shredded Parmesan and serve immediately.shredded Parmesan cheese
Notes
- Make sure to trim off the thick, woody part of the bottom of the asparagus. You can normally figure out where to cut by cutting just above where the asparagus stalk turns from white to green.
- Don't skip the cooking spray. You don't want the eggs to get stuck in the pan.
- Unlike a quiche which needs to sit, you can serve and cut this right away.
- If you'd like a heartier frittata, add 1/2 cup of ham to this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 391mg | Sodium: 535mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1162IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 3mg