This Spanish Tortilla Recipe is my go-to when I have no groceries and no inspiration for dinner. It’s basically a potato onion omelet. It serves as a family main meal and is also a great side dish for brunch. And below you’ll read my little tip to make this spanish tortilla even easier…
PARENT CLUB TIP
The classic Spanish Tortilla recipe calls for peeling and thinly slicing 6-8 potatoes (depending on size). For busy Moms, like me, this can be an extra step (you just don’t have time for). Make Spanish Tortillas easier by using store-bought hash browns (found in the freezer section). Pure potatoes without the work ;-).
Spanish Tortilla Recipe
Recipe Type: Brunch
Cuisine: Spanish
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Serves: family
Spanish Tortilla (potato onion omlette)
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1 package of hashbrowns
- 1 onion (chopped)
- oil
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat oil in frying pan
- Add in hashbrowns and onion (fry until golden brown according to package directions).
- In bowl, crack and beat 6 eggs.
- Pour beaten eggs into fried hashbrown/onion mixture.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- EITHER:
- Once cooked on one side – use plate to flip the tortilla over and then return to frying pan to finish frying uncooked side.
- OR
- Put frying pan in pre-heated oven (350C) for 15 minutes. Ensure you have an oven safe frying pan before doing so.
This recipe sounds very yummy. I would try this, in fact probably will very soon.
Thanks for the recipe, it sounds very good and easy! I might even try making it for dinner tonight since I have everything on hand and would like something other than turkey!
Do try – it’s a great recipe in a pinch when you are low on groceries (and it cooks super fast!)
It’s really filling and yummy
Hi Caroline! We enjoy this quite often, but instead of hash browns, we use pre-sautéed lean ground pork or ground beef. The kids love it.
This is very similar to my recipe though for extra amounts of food you can also add mushrooms and peas
Hi R! I have to try your recipe…sounds great!
I wonder if mushrooms add a lot of water and make it runny? Or does it set just as well?…
Saw this while I was entering a contest and gave it a try this morning. Wow yummy fast and a real hit. They made me add cheese and salsa at the end but ty ty ty amazing.
I’ve never tried a Spanish Tortilla as yet, I didn’t even know that it was a potato onion omelet before! Certainly sounds simple to make and since I’m a fan of all 3 main ingredients it is definitely on my to make list. Thanks for sharing the recipe with all of us.
I’ve never heard of this!!! It looks so good and SO EASY! Thanks!
I am so glad Jo-Anne. I made one the other night (no groceries) and it was delish.
It is such a good recipe Elizabeth (if I do say so myself). Great for brunch, potluck, or even as an appetizer.
I love how simple this recipe is and how it uses basic ingredients. I can imagine all sorts of ways to add different ingredients, as well.
This sounds so delicious and the toppings you could put on it to change it up, the possibilities are endless!!
yum sounds delicious
This sounds delicious and everyone in my family would enjoy it! Yummy! Thanks for the recipe!
Yum!!!
this has now become a fav in the family.. cannot thank you enough
mmm sounds good, I like that it’s easy and can be whipped up in no time..thanks for sharing
yumm! This sounds so good! And I have hash browns yay!
this looks great thanks for the post
Enjoy!
I just made this and it’s delicious. Everyone wants this recipe and I don’t blame them but I would probably add some red pepper and cheese.
I just discovered this and it sounds and looks delicious.