Brazilian recipe
Loaded Accordion Potatoes (Batata recheada)
A simple and satisfying recipe for accordion-style potatoes, perfect as a snack or a flavoursome side dish. Quick and easy to prepare.
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Ingredients
20 medium potatoes
2 1/2 cups requeijão
1 packet Catupiry-style cream cheese
3 packets bacon, diced or thinly sliced
Fresh parsley, chopped to taste
Olive oil for greasing
2 1/2 cups requeijão
1 packet Catupiry-style cream cheese
3 packets bacon, diced or thinly sliced
Fresh parsley, chopped to taste
Olive oil for greasing
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh potatoes, bacon, and parsley at any local Australian supermarket like Woolworths or Coles in the produce and deli sections. For requeijão and Catupiry, look in the specialty international aisle or visit a local Brazilian grocer; as a substitute, you can use a high-quality cream cheese mixed with a little heavy cream if necessary.
Preparation method
- Boil the medium potatoes in their skins until tender but still firm.
- Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool slightly.
- Cut the cooked potatoes into thick slices, without cutting all the way through, accordion-style.
- Grease a baking tray with olive oil.
- Arrange the potatoes on the baking tray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the requeijão, Catupiry, and bacon.
- Stuff the slices of each potato with the requeijão and bacon mixture.
- Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top.
- Cover the baking tray with aluminium foil.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is well-heated and bubbling.
- Serve warm.
Observations
The loaded potato is a versatile and beloved dish in Brazilian cuisine, cherished for its distinct flavour and ease of preparation. It is ideal for various occasions, ranging from a quick snack to a special accompaniment for larger meals.
This recipe uses medium potatoes, boiled and then stuffed with a rich combination of requeijão and Catupiry, finished with crispy bacon and fresh parsley. The result is a comforting and flavourful dish that is sure to please everyone.
This recipe uses medium potatoes, boiled and then stuffed with a rich combination of requeijão and Catupiry, finished with crispy bacon and fresh parsley. The result is a comforting and flavourful dish that is sure to please everyone.
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