Description
Alton Brown’s frittata brings Italian culinary magic to breakfast tables with perfect egg balance and robust flavor combinations. Crisp vegetables, sharp cheeses, and silky eggs create a memorable morning meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Components:
- 6 eggs, beaten
- 1 ounce (28 grams) Parmesan, grated
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) chopped country ham
Vegetable Components:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) chopped roasted asparagus
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) chopped parsley leaves
Seasoning Components:
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) butter
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven’s broiler to high temperature, positioning the rack approximately 6 inches from the heating element.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together whole eggs, finely grated Parmesan cheese, freshly ground black pepper, and kosher salt until thoroughly combined using a fork.
- Select a 12-inch nonstick and oven-safe skillet, then heat it over medium-high heat. Melt unsalted butter completely, ensuring even coating across the pan’s surface.
- Add diced ham and chopped asparagus to the skillet, sautéing for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables become slightly tender and ham edges turn golden brown.
- Pour the prepared egg mixture over the ham and asparagus, gently stirring with a rubber spatula to distribute ingredients evenly throughout the pan.
- Allow the frittata to cook undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes, monitoring as the bottom sets and edges begin to firm while the top remains slightly liquid.
- Carefully transfer the skillet to the preheated broiler, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until the surface achieves a light golden-brown color and appears puffy and fully set.
- Remove the frittata from the oven, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Let the frittata rest for 1 minute, then slice into 6 equal wedges using a sharp knife. Serve immediately while hot and fluffy.
Notes
- Preheat broiler to create intense, direct heat for perfect browning.
- Spread ingredients uniformly to guarantee consistent cooking and flavor distribution.
- Sauté ham and asparagus slowly, releasing their natural flavors and developing depth.
- Fold eggs gently with a spatula, creating soft, creamy texture throughout the dish.
- Keep a close eye during broiling to achieve golden-brown perfection without burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 189 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 372 mg