Hosting a Spring brunch will be oh-so-easy with my Lemon-Herb Boursin Frittata! This egg bake throws on its Spring dress with a lemony herb flavor, crispy asparagus, and salty prosciutto welcoming in the first signs of Spring.
In Early Spring, I’m looking for dishes that make me think of sunshine. I want light, bright, full of flavor. I’m over soup season. No thank you to loads of cheese (ok, who am I kidding, loads of cheese is always welcome. I’m looking at you French Onion Soup Casserole). I’m ready to embrace all the first signs of Spring with wild abandon.
And that kind of wild abandon in the kitchen leads to this beautiful Lemon-Herb Boursin Frittata. This is that dish. Sunshine on a plate. First off, the colors here are absolutely gorgeous. The pale yellow eggs with bright green asparagus and pink prosciutto are all highlighted by those beautiful herbs running throughout. Just to look at it is full sunshine on a plate.
The flavor of this frittata really feels like Spring. The citrus/herb combo is fresh and bright. The Boursin cheese is doing double duty both as a lovely herbal note and providing creaminess to the eggs. And of course the taste of asparagus always makes me think of Spring.
This Lemon-Herb Boursin Frittata is delicious on its own for a special family brunch or to entertain friends. I designed it as part of my Brunch for the First Signs of Spring Menu which also includes a surprising Spring salad on the side made with roasted broccoli, cheddar cheese, and farro. The menu also features one of my favorites, bakery-style orange ricotta muffins with an incredible, crunchy pistachio streusel on top.
I can’t wait for you to try this Boursin Frittata! You’ll be ready to celebrate all of those first signs of Spring with this beautiful sunshine on a plate.
Why You’ll Love this Spring Frittata
There’s so much to love!
- It’s bright and herbaceous, not heavy
- Boursin adds creaminess without extra effort. It’s doing double duty to bring flavor and a light texture that’s truly beautiful!
- Asparagus keeps it seasonal and fresh
- It works for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner
- It can be made in one skillet–the best part of this dish for entertaining! It starts on the stove, then move the same skillet into the oven, then serve directly from that skillet. Love that!
- The lemon and herbs are what really make this version special. Instead of relying only on cheese for flavor, we build brightness directly into the eggs.
- The frittata can be served warm or at room temperature, keeping it flexible.
Lemon-Herb Boursin Frittata with Prosciutto and Asparagus
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375ºF.
- In a cast iron pan or oven safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the asparagus tips and a pinch of salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the asparagus is vibrant.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, crumbled Boursin, lemon zest, lemon juice, herbs, a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth but not overly frothy. Stir in the prosciutto pieces.
- Pour the egg mixture over the asparagus in the skillet. Let cook 2-3 minutes to set the edges, then transfer to the oven.
- Bake 12-15 minutes until golden at the edges and just set in the middle.
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs, lemon zest, or a pinch of salt before serving to finish.
Tips for the Perfect Frittata
- Don’t overbake — dryness is the enemy. Pull it when the center barely jiggles.
- Use whole milk ricotta-style Boursin for the creamiest texture. You can switch up the flavor of the frittata by using different flavored Boursin cheeses.
- Let it rest 5–10 minutes before slicing for clean wedges.
- A squeeze of fresh lemon right before serving makes it taste even brighter.
Brunch is Served
This delicious frittata is created as part of my Brunch Menu for the First Signs of Spring. It features the frittata, a savory Spring salad with roasted broccoli, cheddar cheese, and farro, and bakery-style orange ricotta muffins. Other ideas about what to serve with the frittata include my lemon ricotta poppyseed muffins for a slightly different flavor, Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Whipped Goat Cheese would make this feel like a more filling breakfast meal, or pair it with Raspberry Caramel French Toast Casserole for a Spring celebration brunch!
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