Description
Alton Brown’s frittata showcases Italian-inspired egg mastery with simple, fresh ingredients. Skillful techniques and precise cooking create a delightful breakfast dish you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 eggs, beaten
- 1 oz (28 g) Parmesan, grated
- ½ cup (120 ml) chopped country ham
- ½ cup (120 ml) chopped roasted asparagus
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped parsley leaves
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp (5 ml) butter
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Activate the broiler at high heat, positioning the rack approximately 6 inches from the heating element.
- Egg Mixture: Whisk whole eggs, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and kosher salt together in a medium bowl until thoroughly integrated.
- Skillet Preparation: In a 12-inch nonstick oven-safe skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat, creating a uniform coating across the surface.
- Vegetable and Protein Sauté: Introduce diced ham and asparagus to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until vegetables soften and ham edges caramelize.
- Egg Integration: Cascade the egg mixture over the ham and asparagus, gently folding with a rubber spatula to ensure even distribution.
- Cooking Process: Allow the frittata to simmer undisturbed for 4-5 minutes, observing as the bottom solidifies and edges firm while the top remains slightly liquid.
- Broiling Finish: Transfer the skillet to the preheated broiler, cooking 3-4 minutes until the surface transforms to a light golden-brown, appearing puffy and completely set.
- Garnish and Rest: Sprinkle fresh parsley across the surface, then allow the frittata to rest for 1 minute to stabilize its structure.
- Serving: Slice into 6 equal wedges with a sharp knife and serve immediately while piping hot and delightfully fluffy.
Notes
- Precise Pan Selection: Use a 12-inch nonstick, oven-safe skillet to ensure even cooking and easy release of the frittata.
- Temperature Control: Keep medium-high heat consistent when sautéing ingredients to prevent burning and achieve golden edges.
- Broiler Positioning: Place oven rack exactly 6 inches from heating element for perfect golden-brown top without overcooking.
- Resting Technique: Allow frittata to rest 1 minute after broiling to help set the structure and make slicing cleaner and more precise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 540 mg