Tortilla de Patata (Spanish Tortilla)

Method5 steps · about 1 hr 30 min

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   Step 1: Place potatoes (6 medium) in a large bowl, cover with cold water, and refrigerate for 30 minutes or so. Drain, pat dry, and season with salt.

   Uses 6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced · salt for potatoes from to-taste seasoning · cold water enough to cover potatoes

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   Step 2: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute bell pepper, poblano pepper, and onion (1 large) in butter until soft. Remove from pan, and set aside. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter and bacon fat in pan, and fry the potatoes until crisp and medium brown. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.

   Uses 3 tablespoons butter:1 tablespoon vegetables, remaining2 tablespoons potatoes · 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into rings · 1 fresh poblano chile pepper, sliced into rings · 1 large onion, sliced · 2 tablespoons bacon drippings · drained dried seasoned potatoes

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   Step 3: Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).

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   Step 4: Arrange the potatoes in a lightly-buttered, non-stick pan, preferably a deep, slope-sided skillet. Arrange the onions and peppers over the potatoes, and then spread cheese over the top. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs (8) with water, parsley (2 tablespoons), and salt and pepper (to taste); pour the mixture over the potatoes. Put the skillet in a larger pan with a half inch of water in it.

   Uses 8 eggs, lightly beaten · 3 tablespoons water · 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley · salt and pepper to taste · 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese · water for half-inch baking bath · butter, as needed to grease tortilla pan · fried potatoes

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   Step 5: Bake in preheated oven until eggs set, about 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the tortilla, let cool, and loosen edges from the pan. Put a serving plate over the skillet, and flip the tortilla over onto the plate. Cut into small pie-shape wedges. Refrigerate until ready to serve; reheat if desired.

   Bake tortilla · 40 minUses assembled potato tortilla