Asparagus And Ham Frittata Recipes

ASPARAGUS AND HAM FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat the broiler.
• Cook the ham, parsley and 1 Tbsp butter in a skillet over low heat until ham renders its fat and begins to shrivel, 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut up the asparagus. Start cutting from the base in ¼ to ½ inches crosswise slices. Cut up to the tips, but leave the last inch of the tips whole. Add to the ham and continue cooking another 5 minutes.
• Melt the remaining Tbsp of butter over medium-low heat in a 10-inch nonstick skillet or omelet pan. Beat the eggs in a large bowl with a fork to break up yolks. DON'T WHISK (you don't want air in eggs)! Stir in the asparagus, ham and parsley.
• Pour into the skillet and cook, stirring gently, just until the eggs start to form curds about 5 minutes. Be careful to scrape the bottom of the pan while you're stirring to keep the eggs from setting up too quickly. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook until the top is almost set, another 5 to 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle the top with Parmesan and place the pan 4 or 5 inches under broiler. Cook just until the cheese begins to brown, about 1-½ minutes. Remove the frittata from the broiler and loosen the sides with a thin spatula. Set aside to cool to room temperature. When ready to serve, remove the frittata from the pan and cut into wedges. Or cut into 1-inch squares and insert a toothpick to serve as appetizer.

FRITTATA WITH ASPARAGUS, TOMATO, AND FONTINA

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Whisk the eggs, cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a medium bowl to blend. Set aside. Heat the oil and butter in a 9 1/2-inch-diameter nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus and saute until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Raise the heat to medium-high. Add the tomato and a pinch of salt and saute 2 minutes longer. Pour the egg mixture over the asparagus mixture and cook for a few minutes until the eggs start to set. Sprinkle with cheese. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the frittata is almost set but the top is still runny, about 2 minutes. Place the skillet under the broiler. Broil until the top is set and golden brown on top, about 5 minutes. Let the frittata stand 2 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, loosen the frittata from skillet and slide the frittata onto a plate.

ASPARAGUS AND HAM FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
• Heat oil in 10" nonstick skillet. Saute asparagus, ham, garlic and green onion over medium-high heat until asparagus is crisp tender, about 8 minutes.
• Whisk together eggs, cheese, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Pour into skillet with asparagus mixture and stir to distribute egg mixture through skillet. Cook without stirring until edges are just set, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer skillet to oven; bake until center is set, about 30 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve.

HAM AND ASPARAGUS FRITTATA

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil, preheat the broiler. While the water heats, trim the asparagus to fit in a circular pattern in a large skillet (similar to the hands of a clock). Blanch the asparagus in boiling water 2-3 minutes, until just barely tender and bright green. Transfer the asparagus to a colander and run cold water over it. Set aside to drain. Lightly coat the skillet with cooking spray and set over a medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, add the onion and mushrooms and cook until the onions are just tender, about 4 minutes.Add the ham and cook, stirring often, until heated through. While the ham cooks, whisk the eggs and two tbsp of cold water in a small bowl, season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium, use a wooden spoon to spread the onion, mushrooms and ham evenly across the skillet. Pour the eggs over the vegetables and ham. Tilt the pan to make sure the eggs spread evenly. Cook until the edges of the egg are done and the center begins to bubble, about 4 minutes. The eggs will not be fully cooked at this stage, but will finish under the broiler. Arrange the aspargus spears in a circular pattern on the eggs, then top with the cheese. Place the skillet unter the broiler and cook until the cheese is melted and begins to brown.

ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Melt butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Stir in olive oil and asparagus, and cook until the asparagus is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms, and continue cooking about 5 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, water, and thyme. Pour into the skillet, and reduce heat to low. Cover, and cook 5 minutes.
• Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake 10 to 15 minutes, until eggs are no longer runny. Top the mixture with Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese. Turn on the broiler, and broil until cheeses are melted and lightly browned.

SPRING FRITTATA WITH HAM, ASPARAGUS, AND HERBS

Steps:

• melt butter in an 8 or 9 inch nonstick, ovenproof skillet over low heat. Add the leek and garlic and cook very slowly, stirring frequently, until soft and golden, about 10 minutes, then set skillet aside off the heat.
• Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with water and ice cubes and set aside.
• Bring a skillet of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the asparagus spears and cook until blanched, about 2 minutes. Immediately drain the asparagus in a colander, then plunge into the bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain asparagus again.
• Cut asparagus spears into 1/2 inch pieces. Scatter asparagus and ham over the leek mixture in the skillet.
• Preheat the broiler and set the rack about 5 inches from the heat source.
• Place the eggs and milk in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Add dill, chives and lemon zest, then season with salt and pepper.
• Add the egg mixture to the skillet with the leek mixture and cook, without stirring, over medium-low heat until the bottom and sides have set, about 4 minutes. The top of the frittata will still be wet.
• Sprinkle the cheese over the frittata and place the skillet under the broiler. Cook until the top puffs and turns golden brown, 3-5 minutes. Remove from the broiler and let it rest for 2 minutes.
• Run a heat-proof rubber spatula or small knife around the edge of the frittata to release it from the skillet. Slide it onto a serving plate. Cut into 4 wedges and serve hot.