Spanish Omelet Recipe

RatingDifficultyBeginner

?A Spanish omelet is a dish made from eggs, potatoes, and onions. It is typically cooked in a frying pan and served hot.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time20 minsCook Time1 hr 10 minsTotal Time1 hr 30 mins
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 3 c Potatoes; *
 ½ c Onion; Chopped, 1 Md.
 ¾ ts Salt
 ¼ ts Red Pepper; Crushed, **
 2 tb Vegetable Oil
 6 ea Eggs; Large, Beaten
  c Milk
 ½ ts Salt
  ts Pepper


1

* Potatoes should be peeled and finely chopped. 2 Large Potatoes should give you the 3 cups needed.

2

** 1/4 tsp of crushed pequin chiles should be used where they are available.

3

Combine the potatoes, onion, the 3/4 tsp of salt and the crushed chiles. Heat the oil in a 10-inch ovenware skillet (cast iron). Add the potato mixture to the skillet, cover and cook over medium heat until tender, about 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine the eggs, milk, the 1/2 tsp salt and pepper. Pour the mixture over the potatoes in the skillet. Reduce the heat, cover and cook over low heat for about 8 to 10 minutes or until the eggs are nearly set. Uncover the skillet and place under the broiler, 3 to 4-inches from the heat, for 2 to 3 minutes until the top is set

CategoryCuisine

Ingredients

 3 c Potatoes; *
 ½ c Onion; Chopped, 1 Md.
 ¾ ts Salt
 ¼ ts Red Pepper; Crushed, **
 2 tb Vegetable Oil
 6 ea Eggs; Large, Beaten
  c Milk
 ½ ts Salt
  ts Pepper

Directions

1

* Potatoes should be peeled and finely chopped. 2 Large Potatoes should give you the 3 cups needed.

2

** 1/4 tsp of crushed pequin chiles should be used where they are available.

3

Combine the potatoes, onion, the 3/4 tsp of salt and the crushed chiles. Heat the oil in a 10-inch ovenware skillet (cast iron). Add the potato mixture to the skillet, cover and cook over medium heat until tender, about 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine the eggs, milk, the 1/2 tsp salt and pepper. Pour the mixture over the potatoes in the skillet. Reduce the heat, cover and cook over low heat for about 8 to 10 minutes or until the eggs are nearly set. Uncover the skillet and place under the broiler, 3 to 4-inches from the heat, for 2 to 3 minutes until the top is set

Spanish Omelet Recipe

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