How to Make a Spanish Tortilla (Classic Potato Omelet)

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How to Make a classic Spanish tortilla with eggs, potato, onion, and bell pepper. A hearty potato omelet recipe perfect for any meal.

How to Make a Spanish Tortilla (Classic Potato Omelet)

This easy Spanish tortilla recipe is a hearty potato and egg omelet made with simple ingredients like onion and bell pepper. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner, this traditional Spanish dish is flavorful, comforting, and quick to make at home. An oven Baked meal for brunch or dinner. Spice it up with cheese and other ingredients, to suite your meals as this is a budget friendly dish.

FAQ’s

What is a traditional Spanish tortilla?

A traditional Spanish tortilla is made with thinly sliced potato, fried, till tender. Added to a baking dish, evenly and finally adding egg and onion to this dish. Spiced up with any ingredient you would prefer. Baked for a delicious savory breakfast, brunch, light lunch, or weeknight dinner.

What’s the difference between a Spanish tortilla and a Mexican tortilla?

The difference between a Spanish tortilla and a Mexican tortilla is.

• A Spanish tortilla is made from thinly sliced potatoes and eggs. Making it a thick omelet.
• A Mexican tortilla is made up of flour and eggs, then cooked, thinly in a pan like a flatbread, on both sides. Then stuffed with your fillings and rolled to serve.

What is the secret to a good tortilla española?

• Whisking and seasoning the eggs with salt This will retain the moisture during cooking.
• Then the best is to gently sauté the thinly sliced potato with the onion in a little olive oil, to bring out the flavor and tenderize the potato. The potato thickens the omelet.
• The egg custard or mixture will cook quicker than the potato would, this is why you precook the potato, so they are tender.

Ingredients, How to Make a Spanish Tortilla (Classic Potato Omelet)

1. eggs 🥚🥚🥚🥚
2. large potato 🥔
3. chopped purple onion 🧅
4. chopped bell pepper 🫑
5. olive oil
6. Salt and pepper

For the ingredients amounts and the full recipe, with variations, see the recipe attached. Its downloadable and prints, and use online in the cook mode. 😉

How to Make a Spanish Tortilla (Classic Potato Omelet)

• Wash the potatoes under running water. Cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Place the slices in a bowl and rinse with water to remove excess starch. Pat dry with a towel.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan. Place the potato slices in a single layer and fry until golden brown on both sides. Transfer the cooked slices to a paper towel.
• Use a ceramic baking dish. Grease it with oil and arrange the potato slices in layers. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.

• Beat the eggs and salt in a bowl. Add the onion and bell pepper. Pour the egg-vegetable mixture over the potatoes and bake in the oven at 180 deg. C (356 deg. F) for about 20 minutes.

• The tortilla should be set and golden brown on top.

• Slice the finished dish and serve warm with sour cream. The tortilla is also delicious after cooling.

Variations:

1. Add flavor and sprinkle the tortilla with grated Manchego, Cheddar, or Gouda.
2. You can add cooked vegetables to the egg mixture for a healthier option.
3. For a heartier version, add chorizo, ham, chicken, or turkey.

This dish is perfect for Sunday breakfast, a family dinner, or as a spectacular appetizer for guests. The recipe is simple and budget friendly. We suggest baking the tortilla in the oven. This way, it will be more tender, evenly baked, and without the hassle of flipping.

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