Brazilian recipe
Loaded Baked Potatoes (Batata recheada)
A straightforward and satisfying recipe for stuffed potatoes, perfect for a quick snack or a savory side dish.
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Ingredients
20 medium potatoes
2 1/2 cups requeijão
1 package Catupiry
3 packages bacon, diced or thinly sliced
Chopped parsley to taste
Olive oil for greasing
2 1/2 cups requeijão
1 package Catupiry
3 packages bacon, diced or thinly sliced
Chopped parsley to taste
Olive oil for greasing
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh potatoes and parsley at local produce markets. Requeijão and Catupiry are specialized Brazilian dairy products typically available at international grocery stores or shops stocking Latin American provisions. Bacon can be found at any local butcher shop or supermarket meat counter.
Preparation method
- Boil the unpeeled medium potatoes until they are tender yet still firm.
- Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool slightly.
- Slice the cooked potatoes into thick sections without cutting all the way through, creating an accordion effect.
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Arrange the potatoes in the prepared baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the requeijão, Catupiry, and bacon.
- Stuff the sections of each potato with the creamy bacon mixture.
- Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 20 to 25 minutes, or until the filling is heated through and bubbling.
- Serve hot.
Observations
Stuffed potatoes are a versatile and beloved dish in Brazilian culinary culture, prized for their bold flavor and simple preparation. They are a go-to choice for various occasions, whether you need a quick snack or a special accompaniment to a main meal.
This recipe features medium potatoes that are boiled and then stuffed with a rich, creamy blend of requeijão and Catupiry, finished off with crispy bacon and fresh chopped parsley. The result is a comforting, flavor-packed dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
This recipe features medium potatoes that are boiled and then stuffed with a rich, creamy blend of requeijão and Catupiry, finished off with crispy bacon and fresh chopped parsley. The result is a comforting, flavor-packed dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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