Jump into spring with this asparagus bacon potato frittata! Loaded with seasonal vegetables, it’s a light and delicious way to pack in the protein and the veggies!
Spicy Zucchini Frittata is another one of my favorite main dishes to make. They’re simple, straightforward, and packed with healthy veggies and protein.
Filled with Seasonal Veggies
Frittatas are one of the easiest meals we make. I love the simplicity of them- steam veggies, grate cheese, beat eggs, season, cook and broil. They’re also a great way to use up leftovers!
I don’t think I’ve ever made the same frittata twice. This frittata though is one that I can’t wait to make again and again. It’s spring in a pan.
Our family is obsessed with asparagus. Even our 18 month old gobbles it up. It’s cheap and in season right now which means we’ve been eating it several times a week. Leeks are also in season, so I included them in this recipe as well.
Along with the asparagus and leek, I tossed in two sliced red potatoes, 3 slices of bacon (crumbled), a heaping half cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and a few tablespoons of parmesan.
How to Make It
SEASONING. If you’ve ever made or eaten a frittata or quiche before, you probably know that seasoning is key. You have to season both the veggies and the egg base or else you’ll end up dumping ketchup all over it… Which is fine if you love ketchup, but you shouldn’t have to.
I like to use salt, pepper, cayenne, paprika, garlic powder and pinch of nutmeg. I’m not saying I’m some mad genius when it comes to properly seasoning frittatas, I just know from past experience that a little more isn’t a bad thing.
Once you’ve got your vegetables and egg base prepped it’s time to get cookin’!
SAUTÉ. Start by cooking the potato slices until they’re fork-tender, remove and set aside. Add the asparagus, season and cook until crisp. Add in your leek and saute until tender. Your veggies should all be cooked since they won’t cook once you add the eggs or when you broil it.
COMBINE. Pour in the egg mixture over the veggies, sprinkle in some of the cheese and all of the bacon.
BAKE. When it’s mostly set, sprinkle the remaining cheese over top and then pop it in the oven and broil it until it’s golden brown.
Variations/Additions
- Add a few slices of tomato
- Use 16 egg whites instead of 8 whole eggs
- Use turkey bacon (or omit the bacon to make this vegetarian)
- Broil it for a minute or two to get a nice crunchy top on it
Additional Tips + Storage
Can you use a cast iron pan? As long as this is well-oiled you should be able to use a cast iron pan for this Asparagus Bacon Potato Frittata! It will add some great flavor to your pan as well
Serving temperature: You can serve this cold, warm, or at room temperature.
Make ahead: You can make multiple parts of this dish ahead of time. You can pre-cook the potatoes ahead of time and then reheat them before adding in the whipped eggs.
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat the slices you should cover the frittata in foil and rewarm on a tray in the oven at 250 for 10 minutes
To freeze leftover slices. let the frittata cool completely and then place the slices in an airtight container/bag. Leave them for up to 3 months, thaw overnight, and then reheat in the oven or in the microwave.
Slice it up and watch it go! If your family is anything like mine, you won’t have any leftovers- it’ll be gone in seconds. I hope you’ll give this loaded frittata a try, it’s delicious!
For more egg dishes, try:
Asparagus Bacon Potato Frittata Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 small red potatoes - peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 bunch asparagus - ends trimmed and cut into 2-3" pieces
- 1 leek - quartered and sliced (white and light green parts only)
- 8 large eggs
- 3 tbsp whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- pinch nutmeg
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese - shredded
- 2 tbsp parmesan - shredded
- 3 strips cooked bacon - crumbled
Instructions
- Add olive oil to an 11-inch nonstick ovenproof pan, set over medium-low heat. Add the slices of red potatoes, covering the entire bottom of the pan, cook until tender (turning half way through), then remove from the pan and set aside. Pour in remaining tablespoon of olive oil, when hot, add the asparagus (season with a pinch or two of additional salt and pepper) and sauté until crisp about 2 minutes. Add the leek and cook until tender, another 2-3 minutes. Return the potatoes to the skillet.
- Turn heat up to medium-high. Whisk together eggs, whipping cream and seasonings in a medium size mixing bowl. Pour into the pan and sprinkle in half of the cheeses and all of the bacon crumbles. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the eggs start to set. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and place under the broiler until the top is set and golden brown, about 5 minutes (depends on the broil setting you use). Remove from the oven and let cool for 3-4 minutes before cutting and serving.
Such an amazing fritata recipe!! A delicious day starter!
I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing!
The best! I make frittatas all the time and this is delicious. How can you go wrong with bacon and asparagus?
I agree! Bacon and asparagus are such a great combo! Thanks so much for sharing!
Mmmm..it’s loaded with all my favorites!! What a great way to use asparagus!