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Alton Brown Frittata Recipe

Making a frittata with Alton Brown’s recipe is both straightforward and flavorful.
You’ll start off by blending together eggs, Parmesan, pepper, and salt in a bowl using a simple fork.
After heating an oven-safe nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, melt some butter and get ready to infuse even more delicious ingredients.
One key trick is to sauté your chosen vegetables, like asparagus or ham, in the butter until tender before pouring the egg mixture over them.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 6 large Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan grated
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Ham diced
  • 1 cup Asparagus chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the eggs, Parmesan, pepper, and salt using a fork.
  • Heat a 12-inch nonstick, oven-safe sauté pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the butter to the pan and let it melt.
  • Add the diced ham and chopped asparagus to the pan.
  • Sauté the ham and asparagus for about 2-3 minutes until they are lightly cooked.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the pan and stir gently.
  • Cook on the stovetop until the edges start to set, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Transfer the pan to the preheated oven.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until the eggs are fully set.
  • This recipe serves 4 people and takes about 20 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.