chorizo and potato spanish tortilla bites
INGREDIENTS
  • Cooking Time: 30
  • Preparation Time: 10
  • 1 bunch scallions
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 oz Spanish chorizo (cured spiced pork sausage), cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 1 1/2 lb yellow-fleshed potatoes such as Yukon Gold (about 4 medium), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 9 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 5 oz Manchego or white Cheddar, coarsely grated (2 cups)
  • PreparationPut oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a 13- by 9-inch baking pan or dish.
DIRECTIONS
  1. Finely chop white and green parts of scallions and reserve separately.
  2. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook onions, garlic, white parts of scallions, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden, about 6 minutes.
  3. Add chorizo and cook, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to brown and release oil, about 4 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to moderate, then stir in potatoes and cover skillet.
  5. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
  6. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and cool slightly.
  7. Whisk together eggs, sour cream, cheese, scallion greens, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl, then pour into baking pan.
  8. Sprinkle potato mixture over eggs (some potatoes will stick out).
  9. Bake until custard is set, about 20 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack to warm or room temperature.
  10. Trim 1/2 inch off each side, then cut tortilla into 1 1/2- by 1-inch rectangles.
  11. Cooks' note: Tortilla can be baked 1 day ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered.
  12. Cut into squares, then bring to room temperature before serving or reheat to warm in a preheated 325°F oven