Spanish Tortilla

I thought it would be nice to bring Ryan breakfast in bed recently- complete with fresh squeezed orange juice. If I had let him sleep a bit longer he might actually have enjoyed it. As it was, I enjoyed my breakfast while he caught up on sleep! We were both happy this way and I learned my lesson: lunch in bed would be better received. We had an avocado on hand and it paired perfectly with this dish. This recipe is adapted from one by Ina Garten and she said it feeds two people... I think this feeds 3 or 4. I know it sounds odd, but this tastes great heated up the next day too. Enjoy!

Hearty Spanish Tortilla

2 strips bacon

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 cup medium diced potato

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper

5 eggs

2 tablespoons milk

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided

2 tablespoons chopped green onions

1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, extra for garnish

2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, diced

1 ounce sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Preheat over to 350 degrees.

Cut bacon in 1/2 inch strips. Cook the bacon in an 8-inch oven-proof skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon to paper-towel lined plate. Drain the fat from the skillet and return the skillet to the stove (there will be a slight layer of the bacon fat in the pan). Melt the butter in the pan over medium heat, add the potato and onion. Cook for 10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the onion starts to brown and the potato is cooked but still firm.

While the potato and onion re cooking, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in green onions, cilantro, and diced cheddar.

Back to the potato and onion mixture: add the jalapeno and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook for 1 minute longer. Add the cooked bacon back to the pan. Pour the egg mixture over the potato mixture in the pan and place the pan in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until the eggs are cooked and puffy. Sprinkle the top with the grated cheddar and return the pan to the oven just until the cheddar melts. Serve with fresh chopped cilantro.