Description
Comfort meets tradition in this classic Spanish Tortilla, a hearty potato and egg dish beloved across Spain. Crispy edges, creamy interior, and simple ingredients make this timeless recipe a perfect meal for any time of day, promising pure culinary satisfaction for you.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 cups shredded hash browns, thawed
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 ¾ cups shredded white cheddar cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
Preparation Ingredients:
- 8 tablespoons (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
- Cooked hash browns (reserved from crust)
Instructions
- Craft the crispy foundation by combining shredded potatoes with seasonings and a binding egg, ensuring a robust and flavorful base for the Spanish tortilla.
- Carefully press the potato mixture into a lined baking vessel, creating an even layer that reaches up the sides, then bake until achieving a golden, crunchy texture.
- While the crust transforms in the oven, gently toast the remaining potato shreds in a skillet until they develop a rich, caramelized surface.
- Whisk together eggs, cream, and delicate spices, creating a silky custard that will infuse the dish with luxurious richness.
- Layer the toasted potato fragments across the pre-baked crust, forming a rustic landscape of textures.
- Generously cascade the egg mixture over the potato terrain, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Sprinkle a lavish blanket of shredded cheese across the surface, promising a melted, golden crown.
- Return the assembled tortilla to the oven, allowing it to bake until the center sets and the cheese transforms into a bubbling, bronzed masterpiece.
- Grant the tortilla a brief moment of rest after emerging from the oven, allowing its ingredients to settle and flavors to harmonize.
- Slice and serve, presenting a warm, inviting dish that celebrates the simple elegance of Spanish culinary tradition.
Notes
- Swap regular potatoes with sweet potatoes for a nutritious twist that adds vibrant color and extra vitamins to the dish.
- Prevent hash browns from becoming soggy by thoroughly squeezing out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel before mixing with other ingredients.
- Transform this recipe into a vegetarian option by replacing cheddar with plant-based cheese and adding roasted vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra flavor and texture.
- Enhance
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg