Oven-Baked Tortilla Espanola is a traditional Spainsh tapas dish meaning "potato omelet".
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time55 minutesmins
Chill Time1 hourhr
Total Time2 hourshrs15 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Spanish
Keyword: Potato Omelet, Spanish Tapas
Servings: 16tapas servings
Calories: 127kcal
Ingredients
4large red-skinned potatoes or Yukon gold potatoesdiced
4tablespoonolive oil
2garlic clovesminced
4scallionswhite and green parts finely chopped
1medium green bell pepperseeded and finely diced
1medium red bell pepperseeded and finely diced
5large eggs
½cupsour cream
1cupgrated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Spanish Rocal cheese
3tablespoonsnipped fresh chivesor about 1 teaspoon dried chives if you can't find the fresh
Kosher salt and fresh black pepperto taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375˚F.
Place diced potatoes in a sauce pan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Drain and set aside to slightly cool.
Spray a casserole dish (approximately 7x10 inch) with cooking spray; set aside.
Place the 4 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, scallions and bell peppers in a skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring, for 5-6 minutes, or until the onions are softened but not browned. Let cool a bit, then stir in the cooked potato.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sour cream, cheese and chives together. Stir in the vegetable-potato mixture, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Pour the mixture into the baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 40 minutes, or until golden brown, puffed, and set in the center. Remove from the oven and let cool and set. Run a spatula around the edge, then invert onto a cutting board, browned-side up. If the surface looks a little runny, place it under the broiler to dry out. (I didn't need to do this.)
Let cool completely. Neaten the edges, if necessary, then cut into one-inch squares. Serve on a platter with wooden toothpicks.