Brazilian recipe
Loaded Stuffed Potatoes (Batata recheada)
A classic stuffed potato recipe featuring a creamy blend of requeijão and bacon, perfect for a hearty snack or side dish.
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Ingredients
20 medium potatoes
2 1/2 cups requeijão
1 package creamy requeijão (Catupiry style)
3 packages bacon in cubes or thin slices
Chopped parsley to taste
Olive oil for greasing
2 1/2 cups requeijão
1 package creamy requeijão (Catupiry style)
3 packages bacon in cubes or thin slices
Chopped parsley to taste
Olive oil for greasing
Where to find ingredients
Potatoes, fresh parsley, and bacon can be found at local supermarkets or municipal markets. Requeijão and Catupiry-style creamy cheese are specific Brazilian dairy products typically available at specialty international grocery stores or shops stocking Latin American imported goods.
Preparation method
- Boil the medium potatoes without peeling them until they are tender yet firm.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- Cut the boiled potatoes into thick slices without separating them completely, like an accordion.
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Arrange the potatoes in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the requeijão, the creamy Catupiry-style requeijão, and the bacon.
- Stuff the slices of each potato with the requeijão and bacon mixture.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley on top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is thoroughly heated and bubbly.
- Serve hot.
Observations
The stuffed potato is a versatile and beloved dish in Brazilian cuisine, cherished for its bold flavors and ease of preparation. It is perfect for various occasions, ranging from a quick snack to a special side dish for any meal.
This recipe uses medium potatoes, which are boiled and then filled with a creamy combination of requeijão and Catupiry, finished with crispy bacon and fresh parsley. The result is a comforting and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
This recipe uses medium potatoes, which are boiled and then filled with a creamy combination of requeijão and Catupiry, finished with crispy bacon and fresh parsley. The result is a comforting and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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