Tortilla Espanol…sorta Recipe spicemistress

Name: Tortilla Espanol…sorta Recipe spicemistress
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 med-lg russet potatoes, peeled and sliced thin; 2 Tbs. Olive Oil +/- a bit; 1 lg. onion, sliced thin; 1 Tbs. sugar; 1 Tbs. Red wine vinegar; 4-5 jarred Piquillo peppers, cut in small strips; 5 Eggs or equivalent amount of egg substitute; 1/2 c. half and half; 1 to 1/1/2 cups milk; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese or other cheese you like; 1/8 tsp. nutmeg; Kosher Salt; Fresh Ground Pepper; Hot sauce (optional); Fresh Parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

2 med-lg russet potatoes, peeled and sliced thin
2 Tbs. Olive Oil +/- a bit
1 lg. onion, sliced thin
1 Tbs. sugar
1 Tbs. Red wine vinegar
4-5 jarred Piquillo peppers, cut in small strips
5 Eggs or equivalent amount of egg substitute
1/2 c. half and half
1 to 1/1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese or other cheese you like
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
Kosher Salt
Fresh Ground Pepper
Hot sauce (optional)
Fresh Parsley (optional)

1
Preheat oven or toaster oven to 375 degrees.
2
In a large fry pan, wok, or other pan with a decent surface area, add 1 Tbs.
3
oil, the onions, sugar, pinch of kosher salt and the vinegar.
4
Caramelize the onions over medium heat stirring often until the onions are a nice brown color.
5
Add peppers to the onions and saute for a minute or two.
6
Remove onion mixture from pan to a bowl and set aside.
7
Add more oil to pan and add I layer of thin sliced potato and lightly brown on both sides.
8
Remove, pat off excess oil and place in layers in an 8x8 glass baking dish.
9
Repeat until all potatoes are browned and added to baking dish.
10
In a bowl, combine eggs, cream, milk, cheese, nutmeg, hot sauce, salt and pepper, mix well
11
Add the onion mixture to the potatoes in the baking dish and spread out evenly on top of the potatoes.
12
Carefully pour egg mixture on top.
13
Gently shake dish to settle mixture and put in oven.
14
Bake 25 minutes or until it is set through.
15
Garnish with parsley if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 med-lg russet potatoes, peeled and sliced thin, 2 Tbs. Olive Oil +/- a bit, 1 lg. onion, sliced thin, 1 Tbs. sugar, and more.

Yes, Tortilla Espanol…sorta Recipe spicemistress falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!