Make Ahead Spanish Frittata Recipes

FRITTATA

Steps:

• Working in two batches, cook bacon in a 12-inch well-seasoned cast iron skillet or oven proof nonstick pan over medium-low heat, flipping a couple times until browned and crispy. (I prep my veggies and egg mixture while the bacon is cooking, see below.) Transfer bacon to paper towel lined plate. Let bacon rest and then crumble; set aside.
• Meanwhile, add chopped potatoes to a microwave safe bowl and add water to reach ¼" up the sides. Cover with a microwave safe lid and microwave for 4 minutes. Uncover and set aside.
• Beat the eggs, heavy cream, seasonings and hot sauce together in a medium bowl (don't overbeat). Stir in the basil, all of the Gruyere cheese and ½ cup mozzarella; set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Drain all but 1 ½ tablespoons bacon grease from skillet. Heat over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté for 3 minutes. Add broccoli and bell peppers and cook an additional 4 minutes or until onions are caramelized and broccoli is tender-crisp; add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
• Spread vegetables into an even layer, making sure the ingredients are evenly distributed. Set aside 2 tablespoons crumbled bacon (to top the baked frittata) then evenly layer the vegetables with remaining bacon, sweet potatoes and tomatoes. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and spread into an even layer, pushing down any vegetables so they are submerged. Top evenly with remaining ½ cup mozzarella cheese.
• Cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes until the sides are just set then transfer skillet to the oven. Bake uncovered for 18-22 minutes at 350 degrees F, or until the cheese is melted and the center barely jiggles.
• Rest for 5-10 minutes, then top with remaining bacon, slice and serve warm.

MAKE-AHEAD SPANISH FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss potatoes, shallots, paprika, 1/4 cup oil, and 1 1/2 tsp. salt on a 13x9" rimmed baking sheet or metal baking dish. Bake, tossing halfway through, until potatoes are fork-tender and golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Let cool slightly. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
• Whisk eggs, sour cream, mustard, and remaining 1 1/4 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Stir in potato mixture. Line the same sheet you used to roast the potatoes with parchment (don't worry about washing pan), leaving some overhang on two sides. Grease parchment generously with oil, then pour egg mixture into pan. Bake frittata until center is just set, surface is puffed, and edges are lightly golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Let cool at least 30 minutes.
• Run a knife around the edges of frittata, then use parchment overhang to carefully lift it out of pan and transfer to a cutting board. Let cool to room temperature, then cut into desired shape.
• Do Ahead: Frittata can be made 5 days ahead. Chill whole or in pieces in an airtight container.

SPANISH TORTILLA

Steps:

• Put a large non-stick frying pan on a low heat. Cook the onion slowly in the oil and butter until soft but not brown - this should take about 15 mins. Meanwhile, peel the tomatoes (if using) by scoring the skins with a cross, putting them in a bowl and pouring over just-boiled water. Drain the water after 2-3 mins and the skins will peel away easily. You can then coarsely grate them.
• Add the potatoes to the pan, then cover and cook for a further 15-20 mins, stirring occasionally to make sure they fry evenly. When the potatoes are soft and the onion is shiny, crush 2 garlic cloves and stir in, followed by the beaten eggs.
• Put the lid back on the pan and leave the tortilla to cook gently. After 20 mins, the edges and base should be golden, the top set but the middle still a little wobbly. To turn it over, slide it onto a plate and put another plate on top, turn the whole thing over and slide it back into the pan to finish cooking.
• Once cooked, transfer to a plate and serve the tortilla warm or cold, scattered with the chopped parsley. To accompany the tortilla, take slices of warmed baguette, stab all over with a fork and rub with the remaining garlic, pile on the grated tomatoes and season with sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil.