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Creamy baked mashed potato gratin (Purê de batata cremoso gratinado ao forno)

Discover how to prepare this velvety, oven-baked potato mash. A classic Brazilian-style side dish that is both indulgent and the perfect comfort food for family gatherings.

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Creamy baked mashed potato gratin (Purê de batata cremoso gratinado ao forno)

Ingredients

2 cups requeijão
500g potatoes
300g grated Parmesan cheese
Margarine for greasing

Where to find ingredients

You can find potatoes and Parmesan in the produce and dairy aisles of major supermarkets like Dunnes Stores, Tesco, or SuperValu. Requeijão is a specific Brazilian cream cheese; if unavailable, a thick, full-fat cream cheese or a mix of mascarpone and a little double cream serves as a substitute.

Preparation method

  1. Boil the potatoes in water until tender, then pass them through a potato ricer while still hot.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the riced potatoes with the requeijão and a portion of the Parmesan, stirring until the mixture is smooth and well-incorporated.
  3. Grease a baking dish with margarine, spread the potato mixture evenly inside, and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan over the top.
  4. Bake in a preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted completely and developed a golden-brown crust.

Observations

This gratin-style mashed potato is a failsafe side dish that elevates any meal. By incorporating requeijão—a signature Brazilian creamy cheese—into the potatoes, you achieve an exceptionally smooth texture, while the layer of Parmesan creates a deeply golden, savoury crust in the oven. For the best result, ensure your potatoes are cooked until perfectly tender before mashing, keeping the mixture silky and uniform.
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Step 1

Boil the potatoes in water until tender, then pass them through a potato ricer while still hot.

Boil the potatoes in water until tender, then pass them through a potato ricer while still hot.
Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the riced potatoes with the requeijão and a portion of the Parmesan, stirring until the mixture is smooth and well-incorporated.

In a mixing bowl, combine the riced potatoes with the requeijão and a portion of the Parmesan, stirring until the mixture is smooth and well-incorporated.
Step 3

Grease a baking dish with margarine, spread the potato mixture evenly inside, and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan over the top.

Grease a baking dish with margarine, spread the potato mixture evenly inside, and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan over the top.
Step 4

Bake in a preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted completely and developed a golden-brown crust.

Bake in a preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted completely and developed a golden-brown crust.
Final result

Creamy baked mashed potato gratin (Purê de batata cremoso gratinado ao forno)

Creamy baked mashed potato gratin (Purê de batata cremoso gratinado ao forno)

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