Pimento Cheese Tortilla Espanola
A traditional Spanish Tortilla Espanola, full of thin slices of potato and eggs and fried to a golden brown, is "Southerned" up with creamy and spicy Pimento Cheese. This omelet is perfect as a brunch menu item, a tapas meal centerpiece, or a midnight snack after too many sangrias!
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Servings: 10 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp olive oil I prefer avocado oil for the higher heat
- 2 pounds potatoes sliced thin
- 1 medium onion sliced thin
- 6 large eggs
- 3/4 cup pimiento cheese prepared
- salt and pepper to taste
- chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large fry pan over medium-low heat.
- Add 1/3 of the potatoes and fry, turning occasionally, until the slices are tender and slightly browned.
- Using a slotted spatula, transfer the potatoes to a colander or a paper towel-lined plate.
- Continue cooking the potato slices in batches until they are all cooked.
- In another fry pan over medium heat, warm 2 Tbs. olive oil.
- Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft.
- Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until well blended.
- Add the onion and the pimento cheese.
- Fold in the cooked potatoes.
- Let stand for 5 minutes so the potatoes can absorb some of the egg and onion flavors.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour off all but 1/3 cup of the oil from the large fry pan and place it over low heat.
- Pour in the potato and egg mixture.
- Cook until the bottom of the omelet is set and golden brown. This takes 5 to 8 minutes.
- Be sure to shake the pan regularly and slide a spatula under it at regular intervals to avoid sticking.
- Place a large round platter or plate on top of the pan.
- Invert the pan and plate together, and lift off the pan.
- Slide the Tortilla Espanola back into the pan and return it to low heat.
- Cook until the second side is set, about 5 minutes.
- Invert the Pimento Cheese Tortilla Espanola again onto a plate.
- Let it stand until slightly cooled, at least 5 minutes.
- Cut into pieces and serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 179mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
