Spanish-inspired · omelet

Potato, Ham, and Onion Spanish Tortilla

Tender potatoes, smoky ham, and onion set into a thick skillet omelet that works warm or at room temperature.

Total time40 min
Hands-on25 min
Cleanuplow
Serves6
normalFamily-friendlygluten-freedairy-freenut-free
Thick potato ham and onion Spanish tortilla on a white plate
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Cook

Make dinner

  1. 01

    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low. Add potatoes, onion, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cover and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, 15 to 18 minutes.

  2. 02

    Stir in the ham. Beat the eggs with the remaining salt and black pepper, then pour them evenly over the potato mixture.

  3. 03

    Cook over low heat until the edges are set, 8 to 10 minutes. Run a spatula around the edge, invert onto a plate, and slide the tortilla back into the skillet.

  4. 04

    Add the remaining oil around the edge and cook until the center is just set, 4 to 5 minutes. Rest for 5 minutes and finish with parsley.

Make it work

Useful swaps

  • Use cooked turkey ham for a lighter option.
  • Omit the ham and add sliced roasted peppers for a vegetarian tortilla.

Why this is a good weeknight call

It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.