Asparagus Frittata

                                

Prep/ Total : 40 minutes                   Makes 6 servings

1                   pound fresh thin asparagus
2                   tablespoons butter
1                   small onion, coarsely chopped
1                   garlic clove, minced
12                 large eggs
1/2                cup sour cream
3/4                teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2                teaspoon kosher salt
1                   cup (4 oz.) shredded Gouda cheese
1/4                cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1.          Preheat oven to 350° with oven rack 6 inches from top of heat source. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus. Cut asparagus diagonally into 1-inch pieces. Melt butter in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat; add onion, and sauté 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is tender. Add asparagus; sauté 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, and sauté 1 minute.
2.         Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients until well blended. Stir in 3/4 cup Gouda cheese. Fold egg mixture into vegetable mixture in skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes or until almost set. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining 1/4 cup Gouda cheese.
3.          Bake at 350° for 5 minutes or until set. Increase oven temperature to broil, and broil 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown.

Made with fresh thin asparagus and Gouda and Parmesan cheeses, Asparagus Frittata is the perfect spring meal for brunch of dinner. Serve with fruit for brunch or with a simple salad for dinner.