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    Home » Family Friendly Recipes » Lunchbox & Picnic

    Oven Baked Mini Spanish Omelettes Recipe

    Jun 19, 2017 · 26 Comments

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    Today I've got a delicious recipe to share with you for mini Spanish omelettes. These bite-sized omelettes are baked in a muffin tin and make great finger food for picnics and lunch boxes.

    Easy and delicious mini spanish omelettes recipe - perfect for family friendly meals picnic food and lunch boxes - Eats Amazing UK

    I've always loved a good omelette with all kinds of fillings but I've noticed my children aren't always so keen. Throw in some potatoes though and it's a completely different story - we're on to a winner for sure, they can't get enough of them!

    Easy spanish omelettes made with Cornish new potatoes - Eats Amazing UK

    I made these omelettes using delicious Cornish new potatoes, the first UK mainland crop of the year which make the perfect start to summer. Grown in the rich, fertile Cornish soils close to the sea, the potatoes have a natural salinity and sweetness and soft fluffy skins, which really sets them apart from other new potatoes for chefs and home cooks alike.

    We were sent some to try for recipe testing purposes and I'm happy to confirm that they really are some of the best new potatoes I've tasted!

    Cornish new potatoes are really convenient too; their fluffy skins need little preparation - just a quick scrub under cold running water and you're good to go.

    Easy mini spanish omelettes recipe - perfect for family friendly meals picnics and kids lunch boxes - Eats Amazing UK

    Mini Spanish Omelettes

    Ingredients (makes 12 mini omelettes):

    • 2 Tbsp olive oil
    • 300g Cornish new potatoes
    • 1 small red onion (approx. 100g)
    • 75g chorizo sausage
    • 6 large eggs

    Method:

    Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Brush a 12 hole muffin tin generously with 1 Tbsp of the olive oil and set to one side.

    Scrub the potatoes well under running water to remove the mud.

    Boil potatoes whole for 10 minutes until almost cooked through. Drain and leave to cool.

    Meanwhile, peel and finely slice the red onion and peel and finely chop the chorizo sausage. Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice into rounds.

    Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan and fry the onion and chorizo for a few minutes until the onion is soft.

    How to make mini Spanish omelettes - easy and delicious family friendly recipe from Eats Amazing UK

    Add the potato and fry for another 2 minutes, gently stirring to colour the potato with the chorizo juices.

    How to make mini Spanish omelettes - Easy family friendly recipe from Eats Amazing UK

    Divide the potato mixture between the 12 holes of the muffin tin.

    How to make mini Spanish omelettes in a muffin tin - Easy recipe from Eats Amazing UK

    Break the eggs into a jug or bowl and beat, then pour over the potato mixture in the muffin tins, dividing equally between the 12 holes.

    Bake in the preheated oven for around 20 minutes until puffed up and golden.

    How to make mini spanish omelettes - easy recipe perfect for family friendly meals picnics and lunch boxes - Eats Amazing UK

    Leave to cool in the tin for a few minutes before serving warm with a leafy salad.  Alternatively, cool completely and store in the fridge for snacks or to pack in lunch boxes.

    NOTES: If you have any trouble with the omelettes getting stuck in the muffin tin, try making them in a silicone muffin tin or silicone muffin cases instead.

    Easy delicious mini spanish omelettes recipe - perfect for family friendly meals picnics and lunch boxes - Eats Amazing UK

    For more easy family friendly dinner ideas and recipes, check out the Family Friendly Meals section here on the Eats Amazing blog or pop over and follow the Eats Amazing recipes Pinterest board for fresh and seasonal inspiration all the year around!

    Cornish seasonal new potatoes are making their way to Tesco stores from middle of June until end of July. They'll be available in 750g packs and as a loose option – both online and instore.

    What's your favourite potato recipe?

    Grace

    Disclosure: This recipe and blog post was commissioned by Cornish new potatoes.  I was compensated for my time, however all opinions expressed in this post are my own.

    Easy mini spanish omelettes recipe - perfect for family friendly meals picnics and kids lunch boxes - Eats Amazing UK
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    5 from 7 votes

    Mini Spanish Omelettes

    These mini Spanish omelettes made in a muffin tin are easy and delicious - a great family friendly meal, picnic food or lunch box idea.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time35 minutes mins
    Course: Lunch, Main Course, Party Food, Snack
    Cuisine: Spanish
    Servings: 12 mini omelettes
    Author: Grace Hall

    Ingredients

    • 2 Tbsp olive oil
    • 300 g Cornish new potatoes
    • 1 small red onion (approx. 100g)
    • 75 g chorizo sausage
    • 6 large eggs

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Brush a 12 hole muffin tin generously with 1 Tbsp of the olive oil and set to one side.
    • Scrub the potatoes well under running water to remove the mud. Boil potatoes whole for 10 minutes until almost cooked through. Drain and leave to cool.
    • Meanwhile, peel and finely slice the red onion and peel and finely chop the chorizo sausage. Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice into rounds.
    • Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan and fry the onion and chorizo for a few minutes until the onion is soft. Add the potato and fry for another 2 minutes, gently stirring to colour the potato with the chorizo juices.
    • Divide the potato mixture between the 12 holes of the muffin tin. Break the eggs into a jug or bowl and beat, then pour over the potato mixture in the muffin tins, dividing equally between the 12 holes.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for around 20 minutes until puffed up and golden.
    • Leave to cool in the tin for a few minutes before serving warm with a leafy salad. Alternatively, cool completely and store in the fridge for snacks or to pack in lunch boxes.

    Notes

    If you're having trouble with the omelettes getting stuck in the muffin tin, try using a silicone muffin tin or silicone muffin cases instead.

    I hope you will want to try this easy and delicious recipe, please pin it if you do!

    Easy and delicious mini spanish omelettes recipe - perfect for family meals picnics and lunch boxes - Eats Amazing UK

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    Comments

    1. Emily Leary says

      August 01, 2017 at 9:39 am

      5 stars
      Oh they are so cute and look delicious! PERFECT for a packed lunch or picnic. I think I'll make some with the kids today. x

      Reply
      • Grace Hall says

        August 02, 2017 at 10:55 pm

        Thanks Emily, we love making food in miniature, always good for picnics! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Amy says

      August 01, 2017 at 9:40 am

      5 stars
      On the menu to make this weekend for brunch - I love the sound of the chorizo & potato together

      Reply
      • Grace Hall says

        August 02, 2017 at 10:55 pm

        Oh I hope you enjoy them Amy!

        Reply
    3. Ciara Attwell says

      August 01, 2017 at 10:01 am

      5 stars
      These sound delicious. Perfect for summer picnics!

      Reply
      • Grace Hall says

        August 02, 2017 at 10:55 pm

        Thank you, they've featured in more than one of our picnics already this summer!

        Reply
    4. Charlotte Oates says

      August 01, 2017 at 10:24 am

      I've been on the lookout for new picnic ideas as we're having so many over the summer and these look great.

      Reply
      • Grace Hall says

        August 06, 2017 at 12:34 am

        Glad you like the look of them, they're definitely great for picnics!

        Reply
    5. Mel says

      August 01, 2017 at 5:32 pm

      5 stars
      These look so yummy! Potatoes, onion and chorizo with eggs are a match made in heaven! Love love!

      Reply
      • Grace Hall says

        August 06, 2017 at 12:34 am

        Thank you, I agree it's a great combination!

        Reply
    6. RACHEL BUSTIN says

      August 02, 2017 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      Oh I love Cornish New potatoes and they are on my doorstep as well! I love to make chips with new potatoes so sweet! Great recipe, will save for later! x

      Reply
      • Grace Hall says

        August 06, 2017 at 12:35 am

        Thank you, we've really been enjoying Cornish New Potatoes this year, we love using them to make potato wedges too.

        Reply
    7. Jen Walshaw says

      August 02, 2017 at 4:27 pm

      5 stars
      They look fab. What a great picnic idea. I can not wait to have some good weather to try them out. Pinned in case it ever stops raining!

      Reply
      • Grace Hall says

        August 06, 2017 at 12:35 am

        Thanks Jen, fingers crossed on the weather front!

        Reply
    8. Claire at Tin Box Traveller says

      August 02, 2017 at 5:17 pm

      Oh my, these look and sound delicious. Perfect for little fingers too!

      Reply
      • Grace Hall says

        August 06, 2017 at 12:36 am

        Thank you, they went down very well with my little ones!

        Reply
    9. Molly says

      August 02, 2017 at 5:19 pm

      Ooh these look so tasty! And so easy to do. Definitely adding this to my mid-week lunch list!

      Reply
      • Grace Hall says

        August 06, 2017 at 12:36 am

        Thank you, they really are easy, I hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    10. Sam | North East Family Fun Blog says

      August 02, 2017 at 6:37 pm

      Oh I love spanish omelette but have never made my own - these look super easy! Thanks for the inspiration x

      Reply
      • Grace Hall says

        August 06, 2017 at 12:37 am

        Thank you, it's so much easier than you might expect!

        Reply
    11. EssexKate says

      August 03, 2017 at 9:19 am

      These look great, I'm going to give them a go. I've always been tempted by breakfast muffins but they have cheese in (we're dairy free) these look like a great alternative

      Reply
      • Grace Hall says

        August 06, 2017 at 12:38 am

        Thank you! Yes we make everything dairy free too as my husband can't have it. You won't miss the cheese in these though, they have so much flavour!

        Reply
    12. babyfoote says

      August 04, 2017 at 9:54 am

      They look super yummy, though I could've gobbled the lot when it was in the bowl mixed up before the egg!

      Reply
      • Grace Hall says

        August 06, 2017 at 12:38 am

        Thank you, I may have snaffled a potato or two before adding the the egg when I was recipe testing! 😉

        Reply
    13. Clare says

      August 05, 2017 at 5:42 pm

      5 stars
      I've never been able to get my kids to eat an omelette so defo trying this one 🙂

      Reply
      • Grace Hall says

        August 06, 2017 at 12:39 am

        Mine don't usually like omelette but they loved these ones!

        Reply
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