Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken and Minas Cheese Balls
Homemade potato balls with shredded chicken and melted Minas cheese, covered in a creamy sauce and baked until golden. 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 up 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 up 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, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, cornstarch, tomato sauce, olives, and oregano can be found in the dairy, produce, or international aisles of most supermarkets. Minas cheese is a fresh cheese and is often found in Latin or Brazilian specialty stores, or sometimes in the international cheese section of larger supermarkets. If Minas cheese is unavailable, a fresh, mild white cheese like farmer's cheese or fresh mozzarella (not packed in water) can be a substitute.
Preparation method
- Cook the chicken breast in water with a pinch of salt until tender
- Drain, shred the chicken, and set aside
- In a pan, mix 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 butter, egg, grated nutmeg, and salt to taste to the mashed potatoes
- Gradually add cornstarch, mixing until you get a firm and pliable 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
- Seal the balls well so the filling doesn't escape during cooking
- Arrange the filled 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 (350°F) for approximately 20-30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly
Observations
This chicken ball recipe is a Brazilian culinary classic, ideal for those seeking a flavorful and practical appetizer, perfect for family gatherings, parties, or a special snack. The balls are made from a soft potato dough, filled with shredded chicken and Minas cheese, and then baked in a rich, creamy tomato sauce, finished with a gratin topping 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 impress your guests with these delicious balls that combine the lightness of potato with the creaminess of the filling and sauce.
Prepare to impress your guests with these delicious balls that combine the lightness of potato with the creaminess of the filling and sauce.
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