Best Oven Baked Spanish Tortilla Tapas Recipes

OVEN BAKED SPANISH TORTILLA

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• 2. Line a 9-inch cake pan with aluminum foil and brush with olive oil on bottom and sides.
• 3. Toss the potatoes, onion, garlic, green onions, bell pepper, 1/2 tsp of salt, and 1/4 tsp of pepper together with olive oil (just enough to coat them) in a large bowl, until the potatoes are thoroughly coated with oil and the potato slices separate.
• 4. In a large, DEEP, 10-inch skillet, heat about 2 Tbsp of olive oil over high heat until hot.
• 5. Reduce heat to medium and add potato mixture to skillet. Set the bowl aside for the moment, but no need to wash, we'll use it again.
• 6. Cover potato mixture and cook, stirring every few minutes until potatoes are tender. About 25 minutes.
• 7. While the potatoes are cooking, whisk the eggs and about 1/2 tsp of salt in the reserved bowl.
• 8. Fold the potato mixture into the egg mixture, scraping the skillet.
• 9. Mix grated Parmesan cheese into the potato/egg mixture.
• 10. Pour the potato/egg mixture into the prepared foil-lined pan.
• 11. Cook, uncovered for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and set.
• 12. Slide onto a plate and allow to cool for about 15 minutes before cutting. Serve warm or at room temperature, sliced into wedges.

TORTILLA TAPAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to fan 180C/ conventional 200C/gas 6. Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a pan. Tip in onion and potatoes and fry gently for 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender, turning frequently, adding garlic and peppers for the last 5 minutes. Tip into a large bowl, season and cool for 5 minutes.
• Stir in the eggs, chilli flakes and parsley. Leave to sit for 5 minutes, then put a nonstick 20cm square tin in the oven to heat up. After 5 minutes, remove tin and brush with oil. pour in the egg mixture and return to oven.
• Cook for 15-20 minutes. (Check it's ready by pressing the top lightly. If it is still runny, return to the oven for a couple of minutes.) Once cooked, remove and leave to cool for 5 minutes, then turn out on to a board. Cut into squares and serve.

SPANISH TORTILLA (TAPAS)

Steps:

• Heat a nonstick 10-inch skillet over high heat. Add the olive oil. Reduce the heat, then add the potatoes and onion and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
• Beat the eggs in a large bowl and season generously with salt and pepper. Drain the potatoes and onion while at the same time keeping the residual oil. Carefully stir the vegetables into the eggs, then let stand for 10 minutes.
• With a wooden spoon or spatula, remove any crusty bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet. Reheat the skillet over medium heat with 4 tablespoons of the reserved oil.
• Add the egg mixture and smooth the surface, pressing the potatoes and onions into an even layer.
• Cook for 5 minutes, shaking the skillet occasionally, until the bottom is set. Use a spatula to loosen the side of the tortilla. Place a large plate over the top and carefully invert the skillet and plate together so the tortilla drops onto the plate.
• Prepare the skillet by coating it with a tablespoon of the remaining reserved oil. Carefully slide the tortilla back into the skillet, cooked-side up. Run the spatula around the tortilla, to tuck in the edge.
• Continue cooking for 3 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the base is golden brown. Remove the skillet from the heat and slide the tortilla onto a plate. Rest for 5 minutes before cutting. Garnish with parsley and serve.

BAKED SPANISH - STYLE TORTILLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 F and grease a 9" springform pan wrapped in foil.
• Heat oil in a deep saute pan over medium heat and add the zucchini and shallots.
• Cook until zucchini begins to brown, then add the potatoes and garlic (and peppers if using) and cook 1 minute.
• In a large bowl, beat the Egg Beaters (or eggs), paprika, salt, pepper, cream, thyme, green onions and cheese until well combined.
• Add sauteed mixture and stir through gently.
• Pour into the pan and bake until the eggs set, about 40-45 minutes.
• Cool at least 5 minutes before running a thin knife around the edge of the pan and unmoulding.
• This is great warm or cold.

OVEN-BAKED SPANISH TORTILLA - TAPAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a 7 x 10 inch baking sheet with foil and brush with the olive oil.
• Place a little olive oil, the garlic, scallions, and peppers in a skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring for 10 minutes, or until the onions are softened, but not browned. Let cool, then stir in the potato.
• Beat the eggs, sour cream, cheese and chives together in a large bowl. Stir the cooled vegetables into the bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Pour the mixture into the baking sheet and smooth over the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown, puffed and set in the center. Remove from the oven and let cool and set. Run a spatula around the edge, then invert onto a cutting board and peel off the foil. Invert again with browned side up. If the surface looks a little runny, place it under a medium broiler to dry out.
• Let cool completely. Trim the edges if necessary, then cut into 48 squares. Serve on a platter with wooden toothpicks, or secure each square to a slice of bread.