Basque Potato and Pepper Tortilla with Ham and Cheese

Basque Potato and Pepper Tortilla with Ham and Cheese

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Slice this egg-based tortilla through the middle like a sandwich roll and layer it with cured ham and sheep's milk cheese.

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Cooking tools:

  • Nonstick skillet
  • Cast iron skillet
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Peeler
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Long serrated knife
  • Plate
  • Spatula
  • Kitchen towel

Ingredients

  • 2⁄3 cup plus 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium yellow onions, quartered and thinly sliced
  • 1 1⁄2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 2 lb. large Yukon Gold potatoes (about 6 large potatoes), peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
  • 2 large red bell peppers, thinly sliced (3 1/2 cups)
  • 1⁄4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 10 large eggs
  • 8-10 thin slices firm sheep's milk cheese, such as Ossau-Iraty or Manchego (optional)
  • 8-10 thin slices jambon de Bayonne, serrano ham, or prosciutto (optional)

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