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Brunch · Peruvian

Tortita de Papa y Queso (Potato and Cheese Bake)

45 min Serves 4 ~454 kcal/serving ~£4.80 (£1.20/serving) Gluten-freeKid-friendlyVegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 700 g maris piper potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 6 large eggs
  • 120 g mature cheddar, grated
  • 3 spring onions, sliced
  • 20 g butter
  • 150 g ripe cherry tomatoes

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
454 kcal
Protein
24.5 g
Carbohydrate
29.4 g
of which sugars
3.2 g
Fat
25 g
of which saturates
12.3 g
Fibre
4.6 g
Salt
1.04 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 190C (170C fan, gas 5). Boil the potatoes in salted water for 12 minutes until just tender, then drain and leave to cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Melt the butter in an ovenproof frying pan and cook the spring onions for 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the potatoes to the pan in an even layer.

  4. 4

    Beat the eggs with most of the cheddar and pour over the potatoes. Scatter with the remaining cheddar.

  5. 5

    Transfer to the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, until set and golden.

  6. 6

    Scatter with the cherry tomatoes and slice to serve.

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