Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken and Minas Cheese Balls
Homemade recipe for 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 of salt (for cooking chicken)
Salt to taste (for cooking potatoes)
1 tablespoon butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornstarch (enough to firm 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 of salt (for cooking chicken)
Salt to taste (for cooking potatoes)
1 tablespoon butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornstarch (enough to firm 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, nutmeg, cornstarch, tomato sauce, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, black olives, and oregano are commonly found in the produce and dairy sections of most supermarkets.
Fresh Minas cheese is a traditional Brazilian cheese. It can often be found in the cheese or international foods section of larger supermarkets, specialty cheese shops, or Latin/Brazilian markets. If unavailable, a fresh mozzarella or a mild, slightly firm white cheese like paneer or a young farmer's cheese could be used as a substitute, though the flavor profile will differ.
Fresh Minas cheese is a traditional Brazilian cheese. It can often be found in the cheese or international foods section of larger supermarkets, specialty cheese shops, or Latin/Brazilian markets. If unavailable, a fresh mozzarella or a mild, slightly firm white cheese like paneer or a young farmer's cheese could be used as a substitute, though the flavor profile will differ.
Preparation method
- Cook the chicken breast in water with a pinch of salt until tender
- Drain, shred, and set aside
- In a saucepan, combine the shredded chicken with the tomato sauce and cook for a few minutes
- Reserve
- Cook the potatoes in salted water until very soft
- Drain the potatoes and mash them while still hot with a potato masher or fork
- Add the 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
- Close 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 looking for a tasty and practical snack, perfect for family gatherings, parties, or a special treat. The balls are made from a soft potato dough, filled with shredded chicken and Minas cheese, and then cooked in a rich, creamy tomato sauce, finished with a gratiné in the oven. The result is a comforting and flavorful dish, with the perfect combination of soft potato, succulent 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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