Spanish omelette

Spanish omelette
Alternative names
  • Tortilla de patatas
  • tortilla de papas
  • tortilla española
  • Spanish tortilla
  • potato omelette
CourseTapas, hors d'oeuvre or main course
Place of originSpain
Serving temperatureEither warm or room temperature
Main ingredients
VariationsOften includes onion
  • Cookbook: Spanish omelette
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A Spanish omelette or Spanish tortilla (Spanish: tortilla de patatas, tortilla de papas or tortilla española; see below) is an omelette made with eggs and potatoes, often including onion. It is often served at room temperature as a tapa. It is one of the most popular dishes of Spanish cuisine.