Picnic tortilla

Picnic tortilla

Hot or cold tortillas make a tasty change from sandwiches, in 25 minutes

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Cook time

Cook 35 mins

Method

  1. Heat the olive oil in a small non-stick frying pan, add the onion and potatoes and fry for 8 minutes, turning the veg frequently until tender but not browned. Add the bacon and fry for a further 2-3 minutes. Meanwhile, beat the eggs in a large bowl with plenty of salt and pepper. Stir in the cheese.
  2. Remove the potato mixture with a slotted spoon and stir into the eggs. Reserve most of the excess oil, leaving a little in the pan. Pour in the egg mixture and leave to cook undisturbed over a gentle heat for 8 minutes until firmly set underneath but not set on top.
  3. Invert the tortilla on to a plate and return the pan to the heat with a bit more of the reserved oil. Slide the tortilla back into the pan, uncooked side down, and cook for 5 minutes until set all through. Pack for a picnic or serve in wedges with salad and bread for an easy supper.

Per serving

289 kcalories, protein 15g, carbohydrate 11g, fat 21 g, saturated fat 7g, fibre 1g, salt 1.24 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, July 2003.

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  • 18 August 2011

    Judy rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Did this yeasterday for a pic-nic and everyone loved it!! So easy to make too =) Thank you!

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  • 11 April 2012

    LaGourmandise rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Made this for a myself and a few friends. As a veggie, I skipped the bacon and added a red pepper and about 30g extra of cheese. I also par-boiled my potatoes for a few minutes before just to be sure they weren't too al dente. Overall it was quite easy; although the flipping was quite tricky, I guess I'll have to experiment with a different pan when I next make it!

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  • 16 August 2012

    sharon bonnell rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Great recipe. I added more cheese, and followed recipe up to turning over and just popped the pan complete without turning out under the grill for the top tobrown and set. Then cooled and cut.... perfect

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  • 01 September 2012

    dragonma5306 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Mmm...delicious! Wasn't sure what size a 'small' frying pan was, so used one that measured about 26cm across the top. Worked out fine. Fried the potatoes and onions for about 20 mins until they were tender and added streaky bacon as that was all I had. Served it warm with salad, and am looking forward to eating the rest tomorrow cold for my lunch!

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  • 01 September 2012

    dragonma5306 commented on this recipe

    Oh, and I forgot to say that I finished it off under the grill rather than attempting to flip it over.

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  • 23 September 2012

    Frantic Flapjack rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I have tried various recipes but this one had the taste and texture of an authentic Spanish tortilla. Left out the bacon and added two cloves of garlic when frying the onion.

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  • 03 October 2012

    catch rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Lovely recipe. I added 2 cloves of garlic while frying the onion. I parboiled the potatoes for 10 mins. Baked mine in the oven for 40 mins at 180c. Will definitely make again.

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  • 04 October 2012

    DeadTall rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Went down a storm with adults and children on a summer picnic. Woud be great for weekend lunches too.

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  • 07 November 2012

    PEARL rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    We loved this recipe it was very tasty, I've made it several times now and add peas, broad beans asparagus spinach whatever I have really

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  • 23 December 2012

    PEARL commented on this recipe

    Another very versatile dish, I have tried this with a myriad of different ingredients and it's always successful - a failsafe recipe

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  • 21 January 2013

    Madminx commented on this recipe

    Used leftover boiled potatoes and finished it under the grill. Absolutely delicious.

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  • 28 March 2013

    Doroteja rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Absolutely delicious and very easy to make

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  • 07 April 2013

    Jbean rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Tasty - eventually!! Even my fussy kids ate it but next time I will use more cheese. I took heed of the comments about undercooked potatoes and par-boiled mine for 5 minutes first, then sliced quite thinly but they still took about 30 minutes to fry until tender as it is almost impossible to make sure each piece gets enough time on the base of the pan. I also had to resort to a larger frying pan for the same reason as there is just too much for a "small" pan.

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  • 04 May 2013

    Brennie rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I made this about 10 times now and always enjoy it. Easy, cheap and yummie!

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Difficulty and servings

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Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Cook time

Cook 35 mins

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289 kcalories, protein 15g, carbohydrate 11g, fat 21 g, saturated fat 7g, fibre 1g, salt 1.24 g

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