Brazilian recipe
Creamy Homemade Potato Gratin (Batata gratinada)
A simple and comforting oven-baked potato gratin with a velvety sauce. This dish is an ideal side for grilled meats or a hearty vegetarian main course.
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Ingredients
5 large potatoes
3/4 cup milk
1 pack (200g) table cream (creme de leite)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter
100g grated mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Salt to taste
3/4 cup milk
1 pack (200g) table cream (creme de leite)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter
100g grated mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh potatoes, butter, milk, and flour at any local market or supermarket produce and dairy sections. Mozzarella and table cream (creme de leite) are available in the dairy aisle of larger supermarkets. If you cannot find table cream, a good substitute is heavy cream or single cream.
Preparation method
- Peel the potatoes and slice them into medium-thickness rounds.
- Partially cook the potato slices in the microwave on high for about 7 minutes, or simmer in boiling water on the stove until tender yet firm.
- Season the cooked potatoes with salt to taste during the cooking process 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.
- Pour the milk mixture into the saucepan with the seasoned butter and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Season the sauce with salt, taking care to adjust if you have already salted the potatoes.
- In a medium-sized baking dish, assemble the gratin by layering the potato slices with the creamy sauce.
- Drizzle each layer of potatoes with a little of the oregano-infused melted butter.
- Finish by covering the entire surface generously 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 bubbling.
Observations
Potato gratin is a staple of home cooking, cherished for its straightforward preparation and deeply comforting flavors. Featuring tender potato slices enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce and topped with bubbling melted cheese, this dish is perfect for family dinners or hosting friends.
The convenience of this recipe is one of its greatest strengths, allowing for quick preparation that can be easily customized to suit your preferences. Whether served piping hot straight from the oven or enjoyed at room temperature, this potato gratin remains a versatile and delicious choice.
The convenience of this recipe is one of its greatest strengths, allowing for quick preparation that can be easily customized to suit your preferences. Whether served piping hot straight from the oven or enjoyed at room temperature, this potato gratin remains a versatile and delicious choice.
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