Frittata with Asparagus, Tomato, and Fontina

(from lmssobotta’s recipe box)

Source: Giada DeLaurentiis

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 tblsp. whipping cream
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 tblsp. olive oil
  • 1 tblsp. butter
  • asparagus cut into 1/4-1/2 in. pieces
  • 1 tomato, seeded and diced
  • 3 oz. fontina or cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler.

  2. Whisk eggs, cream, salt, and pepper; set aside.

  3. Heat oil and butter in a 9 1/2 in. diameter nonstick, oven-proof skillet over medium heat.

  4. Add asparagus and saute until crisp-tender, about 2 mins.

  5. Add tomato and pinch of salt and saute 2 mins. longer.

  6. Pour egg mixture over asparagus and cook for a few mins. until eggs start to set; sprinkle with cheese.

  7. Reduce heat and cook until frittata is almost set but top is still runny, about 2 mins.

  8. Place skillet under broiler, cook until top is set and golden brown, about 5 mins.

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