ASPARAGUS & CHEESE FRITTATA

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This rich and creamy frittata begins in the skillet and ends in the oven. We like this melty, cheesy dish with salad on the side. -Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

5 large eggs
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick), cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1/2-inch pieces)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

Steps:

Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients until blended; stir in bread cubes., In an 8-in. ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and onion; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until onion is tender., Reduce heat to medium-low; pour in egg mixture. Cook, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until nearly set. Sprinkle with Gruyere cheese., Broil 3-4 in. from heat 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted and eggs are completely set. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 263mg cholesterol, Sodium 779mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.