Bocadillo de Tortilla
(Spain’s beloved tortilla sandwich)
The bocadillo de tortilla is a classic bocadillo recipe that you’ll find served all over Spain. This sandwich is made with a fresh baguette and loaded with a generous wedge or two of tortilla, a little salt, and some good quality olive oil, and that’s it. Of course, you can always add some tomato or lettuce but traditionally it’s a simple affair.
Simple, filling, and oh-so-delicious, the bocadillo de tortilla is without question of the best examples of Spanish comfort food. It doesn’t get much more Spanish than this delicious combination!
Budget-Friendly Recipe | Easy Recipe | Sandwich | Tortilla Recipe | Main Meal Recipe | Lunch | Easy Weeknight Dinner
Serving:
Makes 2 sandwiches
Ready in:
1 hour
Skill level:
Moderate
Serve with:
Potato chips
Ingredients you’ll need
(makes 2 sandwiches)
For the tortilla
- 5 Large potatoes Waxy varieties such as Red or Yukon Gold work best
- 2 Med-large white onions
- 2 Cups of extra virgin olive oil
- 6 Eggs
- 3 Tablespoons of milk
- 1 Tablespoon of brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- 1 Teaspoon of nutmeg
For the Bocadillo
- 1 large fresh baguette
- A splash of good-quality olive oil
- Salt for seasoning
Equipment needed
- A large serrated bread knife
- Chopping board
- 1 large 25cm/10-inch non-stick frying pan
- 1 large plate (for flipping the tortilla)
- Large flexible spatula
Watch step-by-step recipe video
If you’re looking for this recipe’s video and many other great recipe ideas, why not check out our Spanish Radish YouTube Channel? We’ve got everything from quick and easy tapas recipes, delicious main meals, and incredible Spanish dessert options too. If you’re looking for more tasty bocadillo recipes try the Jamon Serrano and Manchego cheese bocadillo (ham sandwich) or the Bocadillo de Lomo (pork loin sandwich).
How to make the perfect bocadillo de tortilla
Step 1 – Make a tortilla
- You’ll find our original Spanish Tortilla recipe here. It takes around 50 minutes to make so do this step well in advance. Or, why not try our new faster Spanish tortilla 2.0 recipe which takes just 20 minutes to make?!
Step 2 – Prepare the baguette
- Slice your baguette lengthways, then slice it into 8-inch long portions per serving. Drizzle the inside of the baguette with a little olive oil.
- Cut two wedges of tortilla, around 1/8th slices, is ideal. Add them to the baguette, season to taste, and serve while still warm.
Spanish Tortilla – Best served warm.
This bocadillo is often served in bars and restaurants all over Spain with generous wedges of tortilla stacked on crisp fresh bread. Often, it will be a cold sandwich, but this sandwich really stands out when you use warm tortilla slices.
A warm bocadillo de tortilla is a gamechanger!
Warm gooey tortilla when served on some fresh soft baguette that’s been drizzled with a little olive oil and salt is just one of those flavor combinations that people have been craving for centuries. It’s simple, unpretentious, comfort food at its finest, and just the smell alone is simply irresistible.
Store-bought or homemade tortilla
Making your own tortilla at home is without a doubt a labor of love, it takes around 50 minutes to make the authentic tortilla recipe, however, it is well worth the hard effort. We’ve recently made a simplified tortilla recipe that is much easier and faster to make and this will take you 20 minutes.
Of course, if you’re short on time and need that comfort food fix pronto, a store-bought tortilla will be just fine. Tortillas are typically available in most supermarkets or Spanish grocery stores and only cost a few dollars. You’ll find them in the cold refrigerated goods section.
Side serving suggestions
Typically in most Spanish bars and restaurants, a bocadillo will be served alongside a small cold beer (caña) or a glass of red wine. Some bars will also add a small side serving of potato chips on the side, but this is really not necessary as the bocadillo itself is a delicious and filling serving and will keep most content for hours. Of course, you can add to the bocadillo itself, and some suggestions are aiolli, tomato, or lettuce.
Here are a few light tapas options to serve alongside for your bocadillo:
- Marinated Olives Spanish-Style
- Pipirrana salad
- Boquerones
- Mediterranean tomato salad
- Jamon Iberico salad with orange
- Potato chips (very typical in Spain)
Nutrition facts
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Serving size: 150g |
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Servings: 4 |
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Amount per serving |
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Calories |
498 |
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% Daily Value* |
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Total Fat 22.7g |
29% |
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Saturated Fat 4.5g |
23% |
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Cholesterol 246mg |
82% |
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Sodium 1269mg |
55% |
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Total Carbohydrate 65.1g |
24% |
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Dietary Fiber 3.5g |
12% |
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Total Sugars 6.5g |
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Protein 12.7g |
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Vitamin D 23mcg |
116% |
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Calcium 77mg |
6% |
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Iron 2mg |
12% |
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Potassium 601mg |
13% |
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*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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FAQs and Cooking Tips
How long does this bocadillo recipe take to make?
Allow 1 hour to make the tortilla recipe, and around 5 minutes to make the bocadillo.
Best bread to use when making a Spanish bocadillo?
Use a fresh baguette or wider ‘barra’ for best results.
Tortilla with onion or without?
This is up to your own personal taste. Tortilla with onion (‘con cebolla’ in Spanish) will be moister compared to a tortilla cooked without onion.
Bocadillo de tortilla (Spain's beloved tortilla sandwich)
Equipment
- A large serrated bread knife
- Chopping board
- 1 large 25cm/10-inch non-stick frying pan
- 1 large plate (for flipping the tortilla)
- Large flexible spatula
Ingredients
For the tortilla
- 5 Large potatoes Waxy varieties such as Red or Yukon Gold work best
- 2 Med-large white onions
- 2 Cups of extra virgin olive oil
- 6 Eggs
- 3 Tablespoons of milk
- 1 Tablespoon of brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- 1 Teaspoon of nutmeg
For the Bocadillo
- 1 large fresh baguette
- A splash of good-quality olive oil
- Salt for seasoning
Instructions
Step 1 - Make a tortilla
- You’ll find our complete Spanish Tortilla recipe in the recipe description above. A tortilla takes around 50 minutes to make, so do this step well in advance. If you’re short on time, you can always use a store-bought tortilla and reheat it.5 Large potatoes Waxy varieties such as Red or Yukon Gold work best, 2 Med-large white onions, 2 Cups of extra virgin olive oil, 6 Eggs, 3 Tablespoons of milk, 1 Tablespoon of brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 Teaspoon of nutmeg
Step 2 - Prepare the baguette
- Slice your baguette lengthways, then slice it into 8-inch long portions per serving. Drizzle the inside of the baguette with a little olive oil.1 large fresh baguette, A splash of good-quality olive oil, Salt for seasoning
- Cut two wedges of tortilla, around 1/8th slices, is ideal. Add them to the baguette, season to taste, and serve while still warm.
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