Spanish Potato Tapa

Spanish Potato Tapa

6 eggs

6 med size potatoes - I like yellow the best

4-6 slices diced smoked turkey

1/2 yellow onion sliced thin & quartered

1/2 c + 2tbls EVOO

S & P

Ok.. here it is...it's an easy one!  We first fell in love with this in Barcelona.  It seemed to be in every tapa bar we'd pass by &, before long, well it became one of our all time favorites!

Thinly slice and saute onion in 2 TBLS EVOO.  Set aside

Peel and slice thin 6 potatoes. I like mine in cut in half one time.  Heat 1/2 c Olive Oil in a skillet on Med/High & saute in 2 batches until fork tender. (I cover them for 7 minutes, turning occasionally.  Then, uncover for 7 minutes more & turn heat to Med.)  Salt & Pepper as you go.

While cooking potatoes, whip eggs in a bowl & add 4-6 slices diced smoked turkey (or any meat you like). 

TIP:  You can omit the meat & add in any veggies you like at this point!!  Simply make sure veggies are already sauteed to barely fork tender.  You can try asparagus & crab, red pepper & zucchini  or any combo you come up with!!!

Once potatoes are nice & golden, remove them with a slotted spoon to leave remaining EVOO in pan add them to the egg mixture.  Fold in the sauteed onions. Salt & Pepper.

Turn same skillet to LOW. Make sure there is at least 2 Tbls EVOO left in bottom and add mixture to pan. Cover & let cook 6-8 minutes, until golden brown on bottom.   I use a pie server to check the bottom.

Now, HERE'S THE FUN PART.... Place a LARGE plate on top of skillet and flip the Potato tapa over onto the plate. (cooked side up)  Then, gently slide it back into the pan to finish cooking the reverse side.  Take your spatula and gently tuck in the potatoes to form a perfect disc shape.  If in the event that it breaks apart, which it should not if you go slow... simply smash it back together, as it's very forgiving.

Cook uncovered this time.... very low heat until browned on both sided and done in middle. About another 8 minutes.  Simply insert a knife to the center to make sure eggs are fully cooked. Serve from pan or slide out onto a large plate.  It's great for a brunch with fresh fruit & a side salad!

MMMM!!!!!