Why I love it for Gulf Coast entertaining

• You can make it ahead and serve it at room temperature.
• It slices cleanly for a snack board or casual gathering.
• It’s budget-friendly and uses pantry basics.
• It tastes even better after it rests for a bit.

• 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 3–4 medium), peeled or unpeeled, thinly sliced
• 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced (optional, but I love it)
• 6 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil (you will reuse most of it)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to finish
• Fresh cracked black pepper (optional)

1. Warm the olive oil. Add olive oil to your skillet and warm it over medium heat. You want it hot enough to gently cook, not fry aggressively.
2. Cook the potatoes and onions low and slow. Add the potatoes and onions and season with salt. Cook 18–25 minutes, stirring often, until the potatoes are tender and silky. They should not be crisp. Lower the heat if you see browning.
3. Drain, but save the oil. Set a large strainer over a bowl and pour the potatoes/onions into it. Save the oil. Let the potatoes cool for 5 minutes.
4. Whisk the eggs. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt (and pepper if you like). Add the warm potatoes and onions and gently fold. Let it sit 10 minutes so the eggs soak into the potatoes.
5. Start the tortilla. Wipe your skillet clean. Add 2 tablespoons of the reserved oil and heat over medium-low. Pour in the egg-potato mixture and smooth the top.
6. Cook the first side. Cook 6–8 minutes until the edges are set and the center is softly thickened. Shake the pan occasionally to make sure it isn’t sticking.
7. Flip with confidence. Place a flat plate (slightly larger than the pan) over the skillet. With one hand on the plate and one on the handle, flip it in one confident motion so the tortilla lands on the plate.
8. Slide it back in to finish. Add another tablespoon of reserved oil to the skillet. Slide the tortilla back in, uncooked side down. Cook 4–6 minutes more, depending on how set you want the center.
9. Rest, then slice. Slide onto a serving plate and let it rest 10 minutes. Slice into wedges or small squares. Finish with a pinch of flaky salt.

• Don’t brown the potatoes. Tortilla Española is tender, not crispy. Keep the heat gentle.
• Let the potato-egg mixture rest. That 10-minute soak makes the texture cohesive and custardy.
• Flip over the sink if you’re nervous. It’s the best “just in case” spot.
• Keep the center slightly soft. It will continue to set as it rests.
• Save the olive oil. Strain it and reuse it for roasting vegetables or cooking fish. It’s infused and beautiful.

• With a simple tomato salad and flaky salt
• With aioli (garlic mayo) or a lemony yogurt sauce
• On a snack board with olives, almonds, and sliced fruit
• As a make-ahead lunch, tucked into a container with a few cherry tomatoes

• Store covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
• Serve at room temperature for the most authentic texture.
• For warm slices, heat gently in a skillet over low heat or microwave in short bursts.
• It travels cleanly and holds its shape, which is why I always loved it on the road.

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