Pressure Cooker Spanish Tortilla {Potato & Egg Frittata}

Pressure Cooker Spanish Tortilla originates in Spain. It is an Egg Frittata (Cheese-less Quiche) made with a Sofrito and potatoes. You will find Tortilla’s in Cuban households and restaurants under the Tapas category.

Pressure Cooker Spanish Tortilla

Pressure Cooker Spanish Tortilla {Potato Egg Frittata, Quiche}

This Pressure Cooker Spanish Tortilla {Cuban Potato Egg Frittata, Quiche} cooks up brilliantly in a Pressure Cooker.  Tortilla’s are very, very popular in South Florida, as there is a very large Cuban population. I grew up in South Florida and have had many Tortillas over the years.

This Tortilla looks so pretty in the CorningWare French White Casserole Dish.

Cast of Ingredients for Pressure Cooker Spanish Tortilla {Potato Egg Frittata}

Latin cuisine usually starts with a Sofrito. In Cuban Cuisine, a Sofrito consists of Spanish onion, garlic and green pepper. Often times a little tomato paste is used in black beans and other dishes.

My dad was married to a Cuban lady, who taught me quite a bit about cooking Cuban food.

Tortillas are made on the stove top, where the sautéing is done. Since we are using an Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker, we aren’t going to Sauté anything, but will still end up with a very tasty Pressure Cooker Spanish Tortilla.

I’m also adding some Cheese to this recipe, as an option, which makes this recipe non-traditional, if cheese is added.

Finely Chop the Onion

When I make the Tortilla on the stove, I sauté the veggies and then add the tomato paste. For this Pressure Cooker Spanish Tortilla Potato Egg Frittata recipe, chop the veggies small to make sure they will be fully cooked.

If you want to use your stove and a skillet, feel free to sauté your veggies and potato sticks.

Mix Eggs with Seasonings

In a Medium Mixing Bowl or VitaMix/Blender, Whisk up the eggs with the seasonings until frothy.

Whisk in tomato paste and milk and add it to your bowl with the eggs.

Mix in the Onions

Add in the minced onions and garlic and mix.

Add Potatoes, French Fries or Hash Browns

If using frozen French Fries, allow them to defrost. If using raw potatoes, peel the potatoes and slice them into thin pieces. Soak the raw potatoes in water for 20 minutes to remove the starch.

Generously grease your casserole dish. Eggs stick very much, so use a nice layer of oil. I like to use Homemade Ghee, Coconut Oil, Bacon Grease or Butter.

Lay the potatoes into the bottom of the casserole dish.

Pour Egg Mixture Over Potatoes

Pour the egg mixture over the potatoes. Some yummy, but non-traditional options are:

Green Pepper – Red Pepper – Shallot
Bacon – Ham – Sausage – Turkey
Spinach – Kale – Broccoli

If you are going to use meat, like ham, bacon, turkey, add that in now. If you want to add some greens, add them in now.

Add in Meat and then Cheese

A Pressure Cooker Spanish Tortilla {Cuban Potato Egg Frittata, Quiche} is simple.

Today I added Cheese on top, which is definitely not traditional.

It is up to you if you want to add other add ins.

As an aside, packages of grated cheese are covered in powdery substance to keep the cheese from sticking. I always suggest buying blocks of cheese and using a good to Grater it grate it yourself.

Use a Foil Sling to Lower Frittata into Pressure Cooker

Use a Foil Sling to Lower the Frittata into the Pressure Cooker. Fold over the edges, so that you can close the lid. Please see my article on Making & Using Foil Sling.

Pressure Cooker Spanish Tortilla with Bacon and Scallions

Here is a prior Tortilla. The bacon was cooked in advance and mixed in with the eggs.

It was then topped with more bacon and cheese, after cooking.

Pressure Cooker Spanish Tortilla {Potato Egg Frittata}

I think this CorningWare French White Casserole Dish really makes a nice presentation, which you can serve right at the table.

If you want to make individual servings, check out my Pressure Cooker Frosted Egg Cupcakes Frittata, where each person can add their own mix ins! It makes a great take along breakfast too!

Kitchen Equipment and Essentials

• Instant Pot Smart DUO60
• J.A. Henckels Classic 7-inch Hollow Edge Santoku Knife
• Amco Advanced Performance 18/10 Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
• Culina Stackable (Dry) Stainless Steel Measuring Cups
• Anchor Hocking Glass (Liquid) Measuring Cups
• Rösle Stainless Steel Flat Whisk– a MUST have, probably my most used utensil
• LamsonSharp Chef’s Slotted Turner– I totally love this spatula!
• Alpha Armour Salt Box with Spoon
• Bellemain Porcelain Ramekins
• Sonder LA End Grain Teak Cutting Board, Juice Grooves & Compartments
• 3.5 Quart Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl
• Microplane Artisan Ribbon Grater
• French White Casserole Dish
• Bisquick
• Tomato Paste
• Stainless Steel Trivet

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Here is the handy printable recipe:

Pressure Cooker Spanish Tortilla {Potato Egg Frittata, Quiche}

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Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: Cuban, Latin

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Total Time: 28 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Author: Jill Selkowitz

Ingredients

• 6 large Eggs
• 4 oz French Fries (defrosted) (or Hash Browns or Raw Potatoes)
• 1 Tablespoon Butter melted*
• 1/4 cup Spanish Onions (or Yellow) Scallions or Onions, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper or to taste
• 1 teaspoon Fox Point Seasoning or other seasoning
• 1 clove Fresh Garlic minced
• 1/4 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Tomato Paste
• 4 oz Cheese grated, any kind or a combination
• 1.5 cups Water

Topping

• 1 oz Cheese If desired

Add In Options

• Green Bell Pepper
• Bacon
• Spinach
• Ham
• Sausage

Instructions

• Peel and slice potatoes into thin strips and soak in water for 20 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and seasonings until very frothy.
• In a mixing cup, whisk together, tomato paste and milk and add to egg mixture. Whisk well.  Add onions and garlic to egg mixture.
• Thoroughly grease casserole dish.  Remove potatoes from water and dry with a paper towel. Add raw potatoes and pour in *melted butter. If using defrosted French Fries or Hash Browns, skip the melted butter.
• Pour in egg mixture and any add ins and top with cheese (if using).
• Add water to Pressure Cooker cooking pot and place a Trivet. Place uncovered casserole dish on Trivet.
• Lock on lid and close Pressure Valve.  Cook on High Pressure for 15-20 minutes.
• When Beep sounds, allow a 10 minute Natural Pressure Release and then release the rest of the pressure.
• Top with grated cheese (if using) and place Lid on top of Pressure Cooker and allow cheese to melt.

Notes

Some people add extra goodies or don't beat the eggs until fluffy, so if the Frittata is still soft when you open the Pressure Cooker, cook for another 5 minutes.

Others like a harder Frittata, so adjust your time accordingly.

Adding Cheese is not traditional to a Spanish or Cuban Frittata.  My husband loves Cheese, so we sometimes add it in.

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