Cook this: Bacon and Asparagus Gruyere Frittata
In this weekÎÞëÊÓÆµ™s edition of Cook This, chef Shereen Pavlides makes a cheesy egg dish highlighted with some greens and something savory.
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Bacon and asparagus gruyere frittata
Yield: 6 servings Prep time: 12 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Bake time: 15 minutes
1 pound asparagus
6 slices bacon ÎÞëÊÓÆµ“ sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
kosher salt / fresh finely ground black pepper
1 medium onion ÎÞëÊÓÆµ“ sliced
1 medium red pepper ÎÞëÊÓÆµ“ sliced
8 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
5 ounces gruyere cheese ÎÞëÊÓÆµ“ grated (2 cups)
fresh dill ÎÞëÊÓÆµ“ chopped, to garnish
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Trim and discard the tough fibrous ends of the asparagus. Cut spears into 1/2-inch pieces (about 8 ounces).
Place bacon and 1 tablespoon water in a 10-inch nonstick ovenproof frying pan over medium heat. Cook until water evaporates, bacon renders itÎÞëÊÓÆµ™s fat and crisps until golden, 7 ÎÞëÊÓÆµ“ 8 minutes. Remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Degrease pan, reserving 1 tablespoon bacon fat in the pan.
Heat pan and bacon fat over medium-low heat. Add asparagus and season with a 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sauté until tender crisp, 2 minutes. Add butter and melt. Add onions, peppers, season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 3 turns on the pepper mill. Sauté until everything is tender, 6 ÎÞëÊÓÆµ“ 8 minutes.
Whisk eggs and milk in a large bowl.
Stir in cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 4 turns on the pepper mill. Pour into the fry pan with the sautéed vegetables over medium-low heat and cook for 2 minutes, stirring slowing with a rubber spatula to slightly set.
Place fry pan into the oven and bake until eggs are puffed and set in the middle with a slight wiggle when gently shaken, about 15 minutes. Remove. Let rest 2 minutes to continue cooking.
Using a rubber spatula, carefully loosen the edges, all the way around and slide frittata onto a cutting board. Cut into six wedges. Garnish with dill.

