Baked Asparagus Frittata
This beautiful asparagus frittata recipe makes the perfect springtime brunch. It bakes in the oven rather than starting on the stovetop.
Updated by Kathryne Taylor on April 8, 2025
This asparagus frittata is one of my favorite springtime brunch recipes! It’s perfect for a special Easter or Mother’s Day brunch or a simple weekend lunch.
This savory recipe is flavored with creamy goat cheese, fresh shallot, a touch of Dijon mustard (which offers subtle complexity), and a squeeze of lemon. This springtime take on my frittata recipe is as delicious as it is beautiful and deceptively simple to make, too.
I created this recipe thirteen years ago (!) and remade it recently to check the ingredients and instructions. It’s better than ever now, and I’m sharing it with updated photos and a new video today so you can see how it comes together.
Asparagus Frittata Tips
You’ll find the full recipe below. Here’s what to know before you get started:
Use pencil-thin asparagus only.
This recipe does not work with thicker asparagus—thick asparagus sinks, bakes at a slower rate, and is more difficult to cut across. Thin asparagus is typically available earlier in the season. If you can’t find it, try my Broccoli, Cheddar, and Spinach Frittata instead, and reserve thicker asparagus for a roasted asparagus side dish.
Line your baker carefully.
Bake this frittata in a 9-inch square baker, which can be porcelain like mine or glass. For neat edges that lift easily from the baker, cut two strips of parchment paper sized to fit across the base, with a couple of extra inches on each side. Check out the photo below!
The frittata bakes in two stages.
First, we’ll bake the egg and cheese mixture just until it starts to set. That way, it can support the weight of the asparagus. After another brief bake, the seasoned asparagus will be perfectly cooked through.
Watch How to Make Asparagus Frittata
Serving Suggestions
Options abound! Round out your meal with crusty bread and butter or any of the following:
- Avocado Toast
- Crêpes, whether savory or sweet
- Crispy Hash Browns
- Foolproof French Toast
- Muffins: Healthy Blueberry Muffins, Lemon Raspberry Muffins or Gluten-Free Banana Muffins (Made with Almond Flour)
- Pancakes: Perhaps Almond Flour Pancakes, Buckwheat Pancakes or Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes
- Super Simple Arugula Salad
More Frittatas to Enjoy
- How to Make Frittatas (Stovetop or Baked): This post provides many variations and a baked mini frittata option.
- Broccoli, Cheddar & Spinach Frittata
- Butternut Squash Frittata with Fried Sage
- Caramelized Sweet Potato, Red Pepper and Feta Frittata
Please let me know how your frittata turns out in the comments! I love hearing from you.
Baked Asparagus Frittata
This beautiful baked asparagus frittata recipe is remarkably simple to make! It’s the perfect springtime brunch recipe. Recipe yields one 9-inch square frittata, enough for 6 large or 9 smaller servings.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons full-fat dairy (heavy cream, half-and-half, whole milk)
- 1 small finely chopped shallot (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt, plus a pinch more for the asparagus
- 4 to 5 ounces goat cheese or feta, crumbled
- ½ pound pencil-thin asparagus (must be thin!)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with two strips of parchment paper cut to fit neatly across the base, with a couple of extra inches on each side (see photos within post).
- Crack the eggs into a medium mixing bowl and whisk until the egg whites and yolks are blended. Add the dairy, shallot, mustard and salt, and whisk to combine. Lastly, stir in the goat cheese.
- Double-check that the parchment paper is pressed neatly into the baking dish, then pour the egg mixture into the prepared dish. Tug up the sides of the parchment paper if necessary so they rest flat against the pan, and carefully slide the baking dish onto the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 10 minutes, until the top layer of the mixture is turning opaque in spots.
- While the eggs are baking, rinse the asparagus and pat it dry. Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus; they should be shorter than 9 inches in length. Toss the asparagus with a small drizzle of olive oil, a big squeeze of lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and a few twists of pepper. Set it aside.
- Once the timer goes off, remove the egg dish from the oven and place the asparagus, one by one, on top in a neat row (if any piece is too long, just snap off a bit more of the end). I placed all of my asparagus in one direction, but some readers have suggested alternating the tips and ends, which seems like a good idea.
- Return the dish to the oven for another 7 to 8 minutes. When it’s done, the center should be springy to the touch.
- Let the frittata rest for 5 minutes, then slide a knife around the edges of the pan (paying special attention to the corners) and use both hands to lift the frittata out and onto a flat surface. Use a sharp chef’s knife to slice in between the strips of asparagus to make three columns. Then, use a gentle see-saw motion to slice down the middle through the asparagus. Serve warm or at room temperature. This frittata will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
2025 recipe edits: I revisited the quantities and improved the clarity of the instructions.
Nutrition
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Kate, I am so looking forward to the Asparagus Fritatta. Making your recipe for the first time today. I didn’t realize that I did not have a 9×9 pan-if I use a 8×8 pan, should I cook a little longer or I am better using a 9 inch pie plate? Thank you and Happy Easter!
Hi Karin, yes you could cook it a little longer in the smaller pan or use the pie dish.
Made this today with feta cheese, green onions in lieu of shallots and added some fresh dill to brighten it up. It turned out perfect. Beautiful and easily done. I can see doubling the recipe to for an impressive breakfast when we have houseguests. Thank you
A favorite of my family..the lemon olive oil on the asparagus adds such a great touch. Thank you