Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken and Minas Cheese Balls
Homemade potato balls with shredded chicken and melted Minas cheese, covered in a creamy sauce and gratinated. Perfect for snacking!
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Ingredients
1 kg chicken breast
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch salt (for cooking chicken)
Salt to taste (for cooking potatoes)
1 tablespoon butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornstarch (enough to firm the dough)
1 can tomato sauce
1 can heavy cream
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
500 g fresh Minas cheese
Chopped black olives (optional)
Oregano to taste
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch salt (for cooking chicken)
Salt to taste (for cooking potatoes)
1 tablespoon butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornstarch (enough to firm the dough)
1 can tomato sauce
1 can heavy cream
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
500 g fresh Minas cheese
Chopped black olives (optional)
Oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
Chicken breast, potatoes, butter, eggs, nutmeg, cornstarch, tomato sauce, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, olives, and oregano can be found in most supermarkets in the meat, produce, dairy, and pantry aisles. Fresh Minas cheese is a soft white cheese often found in the dairy or specialty cheese section of larger supermarkets, or more reliably in Latin American or Brazilian specialty food stores. If fresh Minas cheese is unavailable, a firm fresh mozzarella or a mild, firm white cheese could be substituted.
Preparation method
- Cook the chicken breast in water with a pinch of salt until tender
- Drain, shred, and set aside
- In a pan, combine the shredded chicken with the tomato sauce and cook for a few minutes
- Set aside
- Cook the potatoes in salted water until very soft
- Drain the potatoes and mash them while still hot with a masher or fork
- Add the butter, egg, grated nutmeg, and salt to taste to the mashed potato
- Gradually add cornstarch, mixing until you get a firm and malleable dough for rolling
- Shape small balls with the potato dough
- Cut the Minas cheese into small cubes
- Fill each potato ball with a cube of Minas cheese and, if desired, chopped black olives
- Close the balls well so the filling does not escape during cooking
- Arrange the stuffed chicken balls in a baking dish, forming a circle
- Place the chicken with tomato sauce in the center of the dish, among the balls
- Pour the heavy cream over the balls and chicken
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top
- Add oregano to taste
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 20-30 minutes, or until golden and gratinated
Observations
This chicken ball recipe is a Brazilian classic, ideal for those looking for a flavorful and practical snack, perfect for family gatherings, parties, or a special treat. The balls are made from a soft potato dough, stuffed with shredded chicken and Minas cheese, then cooked in a rich, creamy tomato sauce and finished by gratinating in the oven. The result is a comforting and flavorful dish, with the perfect combination of soft potato, juicy filling, and melted cheese.
Prepare to surprise your guests with these delicious balls that combine the lightness of the potato with the creaminess of the filling and sauce.
Prepare to surprise your guests with these delicious balls that combine the lightness of the potato with the creaminess of the filling and sauce.
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