Spanish Tortilla With Manchego Cheese

This Spanish Tortilla with Manchego Cheese is a classic dish from the Castilian-Manchego cuisine. It's a delicious and hearty omelette-like dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Vegetarian Main Course Castilian-Manchego Spanish Cuisine Manchego Cheese Tortilla
Spanish Tortilla With Manchego Cheese

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 large potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup grated Manchego cheese
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced potatoes and onions, and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and stir in the grated Manchego cheese.
  4. Add the cooked potatoes and onions to the egg mixture and stir to combine.
  5. Heat a little more olive oil in the skillet over medium heat.
  6. Pour the egg and potato mixture into the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the edges are set.
  7. Place a large plate over the skillet and carefully flip the tortilla onto the plate.
  8. Slide the tortilla back into the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes, or until completely set and golden brown.
  9. Slide the tortilla onto a serving plate and let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
15g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Large skillet Large plate

Tools

Whisk Spatula

Serving suggestions

Serve the Spanish Tortilla with Manchego Cheese with a side of mixed greens and crusty bread.

Tips & tricks

For a twist, you can add diced chorizo or bell peppers to the tortilla for extra flavor.

Cost

$10