Spanish Omelette Recipe

A Spanish omelette is a simple potato dish with crispy onions and eggs. This recipe can be enjoyed warm or cold as a main dish or as part of a classic Tapas menu at picnics!

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 12

Cool + Rest Time: 25

Total Time: 57

Servings:

Ingredients

olive oil
1 ½ pounds baby gold potatoes , peeled and sliced thin
1 white onion , sliced thin
8 large eggs , at room temperature
1 teaspoon Kosher salt , plus more if needed
Freshly cracked pepper , plus more if needed

For serving (optional): diced tomatoes, salsa or hot sauce

Instructions

In a large skillet, heat about 1/2 cup olive oil over low heat. Add the potatoes and onion. Add more oil, if needed, to cover the veggies. Simmer 20 minutes, flipping veggies occasionally. It's okay if the potatoes break a part a little.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes and onion to a paper towel-lined plate to cool about 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs with salt and pepper until well combined and smooth.
Stir the potatoes and onions into the eggs and let sit 15 minutes.
In the same skillet, drain the oil. Place the skillet over low heat and add the egg mixture. Do not stir and cook 6 to 8 minutes. Use a rubber spatula to run along the edges to keep the eggs from sticking. Be sure the heat isn't too hot or it will make the egg rubbery.
When ready to flip, place a large plate (bigger than the skillet) over the skillet and flip quickly. It may be a little runny, but slide the egg mixture back into the skillet and cook 6 to 8 minutes more, or until set on the outside.
Slide onto a platter and let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

First time flipping: If nervous about flipping a large omelette, use 2 smaller skillets instead of 1 large one. It will make it easier to practice the flipping.

Veggies: Add chopped bell peppers and mushrooms to the potatoes and onions, if you'd like more veggies.

Variations:

Ham and cheese
Goat cheese and caramelized onion

Storage: Let the omelette fully cool before placing in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Reheat: Many love eating the omelette cold or at room temperature to avoid rubbery eggs, but you can microwave a slice 15 seconds or pan fry with a bit of olive oil, if you prefer.

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