Potato tortilla recipe

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  • healthy
Serves6
SkillEasy
Preparation Time15 mins
Cooking Time25 mins -30
Cost RangeNot
Nutrition Per PortionRDA
Calories185 Kcal9%

Potato tortillas are a staple of Spanish/Mexican cuisine- partly because they are so easy to make! This recipe uses mature cheddar for a delicious cheesy flavour.

Ingredients

  • 450g (1lb) potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 10ml (2tsp) dried mixed herbs
  • 50g (2oz) mature Cheddar cheese, grated
  • Salad and olives, to serve

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Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C, 350°F, Gas 4. Grease a 19 x 23cm (71/2 x 9in) cake tin.
  2. Cook the potatoes in a large pan of boiling salted water for 3-4 mins. Drain well and arrange in the cake tin.
  3. Beat together the eggs, garlic, mixed herbs and two-thirds of the cheese. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper and pour the seasoned mixture over the potatoes.
  4. Sprinkle over the rest of the cheese. Bake for 20-25 mins until golden brown and firm to the touch. Cool for 10 mins, then cut into wedges. Serve warm or cold with salad and olives.
Top Tip for making Potato tortilla

This Spanish baked omelette is ideal for packed lunches and picnics. Allow to cool completely, then wrap in greaseproof paper. It will keep in the fridge for 24 hrs.

Jessica Dady
Food Editor

Jessica Dady is Food Editor at GoodtoKnow and has over 11 years of experience as a digital editor, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the must-buy seasonal food hampers and advent calendars for Christmas to the family-friendly air fryers that’ll make dinner time a breeze, Jessica loves trying and testing various food products to find the best of the best for the busy parents among us. Over the years of working with GoodtoKnow, Jessica has had the privilege of working alongside Future’s Test Kitchen to create exclusive videos - as well as writing, testing, and shooting her own recipes. When she’s not embracing the great outdoors with her family at the weekends, Jessica enjoys baking up a storm in the kitchen with her favourite bakes being chocolate chip cookies, cupcakes, and a tray of gooey chocolate brownies