This easy Baked Eggs With Asparagus is a simple and elegant dish perfect for entertaining guests. Baked on a sheet pan, these eggs are effortlessly prepared, and have a vibrant flavor of fresh asparagus complementing the creamy eggs. This recipe is sure to impress everyone at your table.
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Spring means it's asparagus season and what better way to use asparagus than in a brunch dish similar to a frittata or a crustless quiche. This asparagus egg casserole will be a quick recipe that you return to time and time again as the combination of asparagus and eggs are classic.
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I am always reaching for Mediterranean recipes and this recipe is adapted from Adina Sussman's recipe in Sababa. She creates a pashtida, which is a traditional Israeli dish resembling a crustless quiche and typically has a base of sauteed vegetables.
The result is a savory and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed for an easy breakfast, brunch, or as a light dinner. Pashtida variations may include different vegetables, herbs, or spices, making it a versatile and customizable recipe.
If you are looking for other easy recipes that serve a crowd, these Pumpkin Pie Spice Pancakes, Smoked Salmon Breakfast Frittata, Blintz Casserole, or the Baked Spinach Cheese And Egg Casserole are wonderful.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Quick - Everything is baked on a sheet pan in the oven
- Serves a crowd - It can be served warm or room temperature making it perfect for company
- Lots of variations - You can create any variation that suits your family
Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this crustless asparagus quiche:
See the recipe card for quantities.
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Additions & Substitutions
Additions:
- Mushrooms - Adding mushrooms will add an umami flavor to this recipe
- Other fresh herbs - Fresh parsley, tarragon leaves, or basil leaves will ramp up the taste
- Protein - You can add diced cooked chicken breast or sausage to this recipe
- Serve - Serve it with a dollop of greek yogurt, sour cream or labne
- Spicy - Add in some red pepper flakes to the egg mixture or harissa on the top after it has baked
Substitutions
- Cheese - While this recipe calls for sharp white cheddar cheese you can substitute parmesan cheese, fresh mozzarella, shredded Swiss cheese or another cheese of choice
- Eggs - You can use all egg whites or a combination if you prefer
How To Make Baked Eggs With Asparagus: Step-By-Step
Here are some quick visual instructions. Remember that full instructions with the exact ingredients are in the printable recipe card:
Step 1: Grease a 12 x 18 inch rimmed baking sheet with butter and set aside. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of the black pepper. Cook; stirring until the onions are lightly golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove the onions from the heat and let them cool slightly. Sprinkle the onions evenly over the pan baking sheet to cool to room temperature.
Step 2: Arrange two racks in the center and the top third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and cream with the thyme and the remaining salt and pepper.
Step 3: Scatter the cheese evenly over the onions then pour the beaten eggs over the cheese. Tilt the pan to evenly distribute the eggs.
Step 4: Arrange the pieces of asparagus evenly over the eggs. Dot the top with goat cheese and sprinkle the remaining cheese. Bake until the eggs are set, about 20 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil until the top is slightly browned. Cut into equal portions and serve directly from the sheet pan.
Recipe Tips
- If you wish to make a smaller portion of these eggs, you can bake these in a casserole dish or any size of gratin dishes.
Confidence Tip
Asparagus spears note: longer thinner stalks are preferable. Remove the tough woody ends by snapping them off and discarding them. If your stalks are thick, take a peeler and peel the thicker ends down so that they are tender.
While I love serving this for a crowd, I also love serving the Overnight Brioche French Toast, Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins, and Chocolate Chip Banana Bread.
Storage And Reheating
- Store - This can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days
- Reheat - This can be made ahead and rewarmed in an oven
- Freeze - I don't suggest freezing this
Frequently Asked Questions
A frittata is made by cooking an eggs in a pan on the stove, then baking it for a short time in the oven. An egg casserole has eggs poured over layers of other ingredients in a deep baking dish before going into the oven.
A frittata is generally healthier as it doesn't have a crust. This recipe is basically a quiche without a crust.
Other Breakfast Recipes
This asparagus egg recipe also makes an easy dinner when you need a quick meal!
The next time you have company coming, consider this delicious recipe with one of the classic combinations of ingredients. This asparagus crustless quiche recipe, or pashtida, will become a favorite with your family.
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Gwen
Easy Baked Eggs With Asparagus
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 onions medium sized and diced
- 2 tablespoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 16 large eggs
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
- 2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese grated
- ¾ lb asparagus tough ends removed, see recipe tip
- 1 cup crumbled goat cheese
Instructions
- Grease a rimmed 12 x 18 sheet pan with butter and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onions, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of the ground black pepper.
- Cook, stirring until the onions are golden but not charred, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the onions from the heat and allow to cool slightly then sprinkle all over the sheet pan. Allow to cool about 10 minutes.
- Arrange two racks in the oven. One in the center and one in the top third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 300℉.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, thyme and the remaining salt and pepper.
- Scatter 1 ¾ cups of the sharp cheddar cheese over the onions.
- Pour the beaten eggs over the cheese. Tilt the pan so the eggs are distributed evenly.
- Arrange the asparagus on top of the eggs.
- Dot the top with the goat cheese and sprinkle the remaining sharp cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake until the eggs are set in most parts, about 20 minutes.
- Turn on the broiler and move the sheet pan to the top third of the oven. Broil for about two minutes until the top is slightly browned.
- Cut into equal portions and serve warm or at room temperature.
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Elizabeth
Eggs and asparagus are the perfect combination plus the cheddar and goat's cheeeeese...ahhh perfect! Will be making this again this mother's day breakfast!
Kristin
Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables so I had to try this. So delicious! I love that this is perfect for a special breakfast or brunch or even dinner!
Cindy
Effortless easy prep, the flavors of fresh asparagus combined with the eggs plus a lot of cheese was so good!
Shweta
This was so delicious! I used mozzarella and it turned out perfectly-easy to make and saving it for Mother's Day brunch to make it again for the fam!
Jackie
This was so, so, so good! I actually made it for breakfast meal prep to take to work, and I ended up eating my Friday portion early, I just couldn't help myself. Ps. I think the universe aligned when I found this recipe, as I had every single ingredient on hand, which never happens!
Wendie
This was delicious! Hubby and I love asparagus, I did add in some red pepper flakes and used feta cheese cause thats what I had on hand and it was so good. I'm making this again on Sun for a Mother's Day brunch!