There are times when we want to get out of trouble, but still, eat something delicious. This usually happens at breakfast time, when we generally end up settling for plain toast.
However, in this article, we will show you how you can make the Spanish omelet recipe, one of the favorite dishes for all Spaniards.
It is not easy to compete in the world of simple Spanish recipes, especially considering that Tortilla de patatas and the Patatas a lo Pobre exists, but this omelet still manages to stand out.
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Background of the Dish
Unlike the typical French omelette that usually takes the spotlight, the Spanish omelet recipe has cheese, which sets it apart from the rest.
Another difference that the Spanish recipe has is that it is fried with olive oil, which gives it a different flavor from the classic omelet.
Some versions in southern Spain also have chorizo or serrano ham, but they are usually eaten for lunch and not for breakfast.
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Things You’ll Need for Spanish Omelet Recipe
Like the other omelette recipes, the only essential ingredient to make it is the egg, everything else is replaceable.
In addition, to make this Spanish breakfast you will need a pan (better if it is non-stick) and a spatula (of any material).
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup (100 gr) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to Make Spanish Omelet Recipe – Step by Step Guide
- With this egg omelette recipe, you will have 2 omelets, but you should make them separately to make them easier to handle. So crack two eggs, place them in a bowl and beat them with a fork or whisk until they get some foam.
- Now add salt and pepper to taste, the 3 tablespoons of milk, and mix well.
- After that, heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Once it is hot, pour in the egg mixture and rotate the pan to make sure everything gets covered.
- This is a Spanish omelette with cheese, after all, so when the bottom part begins to set but the top part is still soft, add the grated mozzarella cheese to one of the omelet halves trying to avoid the edge area.
- With the help of a spatula, turn the part that doesn’t have cheese over the other with a quick movement.
- Then leave it for a couple of minutes and turn it over with the spatula so that it gets golden on the other side.
- Once the Spanish omelette has a golden brown color, remove it from the heat, and serve it on a plate. Now you can make the second omelet with the rest of the ingredients and enjoy this traditional breakfast.
Substitution of Ingredients
There are several Spanish omelette recipes from which you can be inspired to make changes in the ingredients.
First, you can stir the milk, although it gives an extra fluffiness to your eggs (if you use heavy cream it will be even creamier).
You can follow other Spanish breakfast foods and add proteins to the filling of this omelet, such as ham, bacon, chorizo, or even mushrooms.
There is another one in which the tomato paste from Pan con Tomate is used and it is put as a filling for the omelet along with the cheese.
Tips on Serving Spanish Omelet Recipe
This Spanish omelet recipe is a typical Spanish breakfast, but honestly, you can eat it at any time of the day.
If you add some protein such as chorizo or serrano ham to this easy omelet then it could be a light lunch (especially if you accompany it with salad).
Being savory is a little different from common breakfast foods, but you can still serve it with the drink you want (orange juice, coffee, tea, anything).
If you want to make a super brunch then you can serve it with other food items for breakfast in Spain, such as Spanish magdalenas or Spanish sponge cake.
How to Store Spanish Omelet Recipe
It is one of the most popular breakfast foods because it is made very quickly, and it is designed to be eaten at the same time that you do it.
When you finish making this Spanish breakfast recipe you can serve the omelet immediately, or leave it in the fridge for a day.
The breakfast omelette recipes that are best kept are usually those that are only eggs and do not have cheese, they can last up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Recipe Card: Spanish Omelet Recipe
Easy Spanish Omelet Recipe
There are times when we want to get out of trouble, but still, eat something delicious.
This usually happens at breakfast time, when we generally end up settling for plain toast.
However, in this recipe, we will show you how you can make the Spanish omelet recipe, one of the favorite dishes for all Spaniards.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup (100 gr) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- With this Spanish omelette recipe, you will have 2 omelets, but you should make them separately to make them easier to handle. So crack two eggs, place them in a bowl and beat them with a fork or whisk until they get some foam.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, the 3 tablespoons of milk and mix well.
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Once it is hot, pour in the egg mixture.
- When the bottom part begins to set but the top part is still soft, add the grated mozzarella cheese to one of the omelet halves trying to avoid the edge area.
- With the help of a spatula, turn the part that does not have cheese over the other with a quick movement.
- Leave it for a couple of minutes and turn it over with the spatula so that it gets golden on the other side.
- Once it has a golden brown color, remove it from the heat, and serve it on a plate. Now you can make the second omelet with the rest of the ingredients.
Notes
If this were a scrambled eggs recipe then you could do everything at the same time and then divide as many portions as you want, but for the Spanish omelet, it is necessary to make them separately.
Nutrition Information
Yield
2Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 309Total Fat 26.2gSaturated Fat 6.8gCholesterol 339mgSodium 230mgCarbohydrates 3.5gFiber 0gSugar 2gProtein 16.6g
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