Brazilian recipe
Creamy Homemade Potato Gratin (Batata gratinada)
A simple and comforting oven-baked potato gratin recipe. Creamy, indulgent, and the perfect side dish for meats or as a vegetarian main course.
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Ingredients
5 large potatoes
3/4 cup milk
1 pack (approx. 200g) table cream (creme de leite)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter
100g grated mozzarella cheese (queijo mussarela)
Dried oregano to taste
Salt to taste
3/4 cup milk
1 pack (approx. 200g) table cream (creme de leite)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter
100g grated mozzarella cheese (queijo mussarela)
Dried oregano to taste
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local supermarkets such as Choppies or Pick n Pay. Look for table cream in the long-life dairy aisle. For the mozzarella and butter, check the refrigerated dairy section. If specific table cream is unavailable, a light heavy cream makes a suitable substitute.
Preparation method
- Peel the potatoes and slice them into medium-thickness rounds.
- Cook the potato slices in the microwave for about 7 minutes on high power, or boil them in water on the stove until tender but firm.
- Season the potatoes with salt to taste during or after cooking as desired.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the oregano.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, table cream, and flour until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
- Pour the milk mixture into the saucepan with the melted butter and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Season the sauce with salt to taste, adjusting carefully if you have already salted the potatoes.
- In a medium-sized baking dish, arrange alternating layers of potato slices and creamy sauce.
- Drizzle a little of the melted butter and oregano mixture over each layer of potatoes.
- Finish by topping the entire surface with the grated mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Observations
Potato gratin is a classic of home cooking, beloved for its simplicity and comforting flavor. Made with tender potato slices in a rich, creamy sauce and topped with melted cheese, this recipe is perfect for family meals or impressing guests.
Practicality is one of the hallmarks of this dish, as it is straightforward to prepare and easily adapted to personal tastes. Whether served piping hot straight from the oven or enjoyed later, this gratin remains versatile and delicious.
Practicality is one of the hallmarks of this dish, as it is straightforward to prepare and easily adapted to personal tastes. Whether served piping hot straight from the oven or enjoyed later, this gratin remains versatile and delicious.
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