Brazilian recipe
Creamy Scalloped Potatoes (Batata gratinada)
A comforting, golden-baked dish featuring tender potato slices layered in a rich, velvety sauce and topped with melted cheese. Perfect for family roasts.
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Ingredients
5 large potatoes
3/4 cup milk
200g (1 pack) table cream (creme de leite)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
3 tbsp butter
100g grated mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Salt to taste
3/4 cup milk
200g (1 pack) table cream (creme de leite)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
3 tbsp butter
100g grated mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find all ingredients at local supermarkets like New World or Shop N Save. For the 'creme de leite' (table cream), check the canned goods or baking aisle. If you cannot find table cream, heavy cream is an excellent substitute.
Preparation method
- Peel the potatoes and slice them into medium-thickness rounds.
- Par-cook the potato slices in the microwave on high for about 7 minutes, or boil them in salted water on the stovetop until tender but still firm.
- Season the potatoes with salt to taste during the par-cooking stage if desired.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the dried oregano.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, table cream, and flour until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- 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, making sure to adjust based on how much salt was added to the potatoes.
- In a medium-sized baking dish, assemble the dish by alternating layers of potato rounds with the creamy sauce.
- Drizzle each layer of potatoes with a little of the melted butter and oregano mixture.
- Finish by topping the entire surface with a generous layer of grated mozzarella.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
Observations
Scalloped potatoes are a timeless staple in home kitchens, cherished for their simplicity and deeply satisfying flavor profile. By combining tender potato slices with a luxurious creamy sauce and a bubbly, melted cheese crust, this dish serves as the ultimate comfort food for Sunday lunches or intimate dinners.
The real beauty of this recipe lies in its ease and reliability, making it a go-to side dish that pairs effortlessly with roasted meats. Whether served steaming hot straight from the oven or enjoyed a few minutes later, its creamy texture and rich, savory notes remain absolutely irresistible.
The real beauty of this recipe lies in its ease and reliability, making it a go-to side dish that pairs effortlessly with roasted meats. Whether served steaming hot straight from the oven or enjoyed a few minutes later, its creamy texture and rich, savory notes remain absolutely irresistible.
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