Tortilla Española

Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

25 mins

Total time

40 mins

Tortilla Española can be served as Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tapa, snack, hot or cold... It is easy to make and will be enjoyed by all without all the fuss.

Author: Danny Gutierrez

Recipe type: Appetizer & Tapas, Breakfast

Cuisine: Spanish

Serves: 8 slices

Ingredients

2 large Russet Potatoes – peeled and cubed in 1 inch pieces
1 large Onion, diced into large pieces
2 cloves of Garlic, minced
6 large Eggs
Splash of Milk (about ¼ cup)
¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper to taste
6 - 8 slices of Roasted Red Peppers

Instructions

Mise en place

Peel and cube potatoes.
Dice onions, mince garlic and slice red peppers..
Crack the eggs, add milk & salt/pepper in a large bowl and beat until pale yellow in color.

Boil potatoes

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water.
Add 1 tsp. of salt and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are almost completely tender but not mushy or falling apart (about 5 minutes).
Drain and let cool for 5 minutes.

Saute onions, potatoes & garlic

Heat 3 tbs of the olive oil in a skillet and cook the onions over medium heat until brown (about 5-7 minutes).
Introduce potatoes to the skillet for the last 3-4 minutes to combine flavors and brown potatoes a bit.
Add Garlic for the last minute.
Remove from heat.

Bake tortilla

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Grease a glass pie pan with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and place onions, potatoes and garlic in pan.
Pour egg mixture into pan distributing it evenly. Tap on counter a few times to remove air bubbles.
Transfer the tortilla to the oven and cook for about 25 minutes, or until eggs are set, and and potatoes are tender.
Remove from oven and cool for 5-10 minutes.
To remove the tortilla from the pan, run a knife around the edge and invert on to a plate.
Place red pepper slices on top, cut into wedges and serve.

Notes

Inspired by the Tortilla Española at Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant back in the late 1990's
Last edited: 02/09/2021