Tortilla de Patatas

Tortilla de Patatas(or, traditionally Tortilla Espanola) is a very traditional Spanish Tapas dish. It is basically a potato omelet, but throughout the little villages in Spain, there are many different variations, including; cheese, onion, ham, the list is endless with possibilities. It's a great snack to have that is easy to prepare in a short amount of time.

I first learned of this Spanish gem from my dad's friend from Spain, Ignacio. He visited the States a few year ago and brought a special pan just for making Tortilla de Patatas. Ever since then i've been hooked on it, making it whenever I get the chance.

Classically, you would use potatoes to make Tortilla de Patatas, but I like to put my own spin on traditional food, so I used potato chips, caramelized onions and pancetta. Its not what you would get in Spain, but it IS really good. Ole!

Tortilla de Patatas

2 eggs

1/2 onion, sliced

1 1/2 handfuls of potato chips( I used Cap Cod chips, anything is fine though)

2 Tbsp cubes pancetta

salt and pepper for seasoning

Olive oil for cooking, just enough to cover the pan

Directions

1)Slice onions and caramelize until golden brown over medium heat for ten minutes. Add Pancetta and sauté for another minute, transfer to a small bowl to cool.

2)Crack two eggs into a small bowl and mix. Crunch chips slightly and add to eggs until combined, let sit for a few minutes.

3)Add onion and pancetta to the bowl with the eggs and chips, heat pan with oil in it over medium heat and put the broiler on.

4)Pour egg mixture into pan and let cook for one minute, then put in the broiler for 30-45 seconds or until golden brown on the top.

5)Take pan and using a plate, put the plate on top of the pan and flip over very carefully. Enjoy!