Frittata with Asparagus,Tomato, and Fontina
(from swisstopaz3’s recipe box)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: Breakfast
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 2 Tbsp. whipping cream
- 1/4 tsp. salt, to taste
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 12 oz. asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1/4 to 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 tomato, seeded, diced
- 3 oz. Fontina, diced
Directions
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Preheat broiler. Whisk eggs, cream, 1/4 tsp. salt, and pepper in medium bowl to blend. Set aside.
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Heat oil and butter in 9-1/2" diameter ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and saute until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Raise heat to medium-high. Add tomator and pinch of salt and saute 2 minutes longer. pour egg mixture over asparagus mixture and cook for a few minutes until eggs start to set. Sprinkle with cheese. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until frittata is almost set but top is still runny, about 2 minutes.
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Place skillet under broiler. Broil until top is set and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Let frittata stand 2 minutes before serving. Loosen from skillet and slide frittata onto a plalte.