Brazilian recipe
Creamy Scalloped Potatoes (Batata gratinada)
A crowd-pleasing, comforting oven-baked potato dish featuring tender slices smothered in a rich, velvety sauce and topped with melted cheese.
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Ingredients
5 large potatoes
3/4 cup milk
1 carton (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 carton (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 all ingredients at local grocery stores or supermarkets in the Marshall Islands. Look for table cream (creme de leite) in the canned goods or baking aisle, as it is a common staple in Brazilian-style cooking. As a substitute for table cream, heavy cream can be used to achieve a similar thickness.
Preparation method
- Peel the potatoes and slice them into medium-thickness rounds.
- Cook the potato slices in the microwave on high power for about 7 minutes, or boil them in water on the stovetop until tender yet firm.
- Season the cooked potatoes with salt to taste during or after the boiling process.
- 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 and free of lumps.
- Pour the milk mixture into the saucepan with the butter and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Season the sauce with salt to taste, adjusting carefully if you have already salted the potatoes.
- In a medium-sized baking dish, arrange alternating layers of potato slices and the creamy sauce.
- Drizzle each layer of potatoes with a little of the melted butter and oregano mixture.
- Finish by spreading the grated mozzarella cheese evenly over the entire surface.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and golden brown.
Observations
Scalloped potatoes are a quintessential home-cooking staple, beloved for their humble preparation and deeply comforting flavor. By layering fork-tender potatoes with a decadent, creamy sauce and finishing with a bubbling golden crust of cheese, this dish becomes the perfect centerpiece for family dinners or a sophisticated side for any occasion.
One of the best qualities of this recipe is its straightforward approach, making it easy to assemble and customize to your preferences. Whether served piping hot straight from the oven or enjoyed as a warm side dish, these potatoes remain consistently delicious and impressively versatile.
One of the best qualities of this recipe is its straightforward approach, making it easy to assemble and customize to your preferences. Whether served piping hot straight from the oven or enjoyed as a warm side dish, these potatoes remain consistently delicious and impressively versatile.
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