Ham and Roasted Asparagus Frittata Recipe
A simple ham and asparagus frittata made with fresh spring asparagus, eggs, herbs, and cheese. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner—and ideal for using leftover ham.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 305kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ pound asparagus trimmed and cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- ½ teaspoon salt and pepper each
- 1 tablespoon minced chives
- 6 ounces ham diced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 6 ounces grated mozzarella Italian blend cheese, Parmesan, or even dollops of goat cheese
- fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a cast-iron skillet, or oven-safe skillet, coated with olive oil, roast the chopped asparagus on the stovetop over medium-high heat until tender and caramelized; about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add butter to the skillet and allow it to melt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Stir in the ham.
- Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, pulling the egg from the sides, until the eggs start to set. Sprinkle the cheese over the frittata and reduce the heat to medium. Cook until the eggs are almost set but the top is still runny; about 2 minutes.
- Place the skillet in the oven and bake until the eggs are set and the frittata is golden brown; 5-8 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes before cutting into wedges.
Notes
- Make Ahead: You can prep the ingredients ahead by trimming the asparagus and dicing the ham. The frittata is best served fresh but can be made earlier in the day and gently reheated.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat slices gently in the microwave or in a low oven until warmed through.
- Variations: Swap the ham for cooked bacon or sausage, or keep it vegetarian by omitting the meat and adding extra vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
- Cheese Options: Mozzarella, Swiss, Gruyère, Parmesan, or goat cheese all work beautifully in this recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 302mg | Sodium: 711mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g