Frittata Recipe

A slice of frittata served on a white plate.

5 from 6 votes

Fluffy frittata stuffed with asparagus, ham, and parmesan cheese. It's a breakfast dream that's so simple and delicious!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

6 large eggs
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon butter
¾ cup fresh asparagus, chopped
¾ cup ham, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Preheat the broiler on high.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, black pepper, and salt until well blended. Add the parmesan cheese and stir to combine.
Melt the butter in a 12 inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus and cook, stirring frequently, until tender. Add the ham to the skillet and cook 2-3 minutes, until warmed through.
Pour the eggs into the skillet and stir gently with a rubber spatula. Cook 4-5 minutes, until the eggs have set on the bottom and are starting to set on the top. Sprinkle the parsley over the top of the eggs.
Move the skillet to the oven and broil 3-4 minutes, until the top is lightly browned and fluffy, and the eggs are cooked through. Cut the frittata into 6 wedges and serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe Tips.

Whisk eggs until well blended but not foamy; too much air can make the texture spongy.
This dish is a great way to use up leftover veggies like asparagus, bell peppers, and broccoli florets.
The ham can easily be replaced with cooked sausage or bacon.
Do not overbake or the eggs will become rubbery.

Prep Ahead. Refrigerate the whisked eggs in a covered container up to 24 hours. Cook the asparagus first, cool it, and refrigerate it separately up to 2 days. Combine eggs, asparagus, and other mix-ins right before cooking for the best texture.

Store a cooled baked frittata in the fridge for 4 to 5 days or wrap tightly with plastic wrap and foil for 2 to 3 months.

Reheat. Thaw if frozen and heat at 350°F, covered with foil, about 20 minutes until warm. To use the microwave, wrap with a damp paper towel and heat for about 30 seconds, until warmed through.

For more substitutions and tips, check out the full recipe post

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