Brazilian recipe
Baked Potato Gnocchi Casserole with Ham and Cheese (Nhoque de batata gratinado de forno)
A comforting baked potato gnocchi casserole layered with rich tomato sauce, ham, and melted mozzarella cheese, perfect for family dinners.
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Ingredients
1 kg potatoes, boiled and mashed
4 tbsp plain flour
2 tbsp cornflour
2 tbsp margarine
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1 dessertspoon baking powder
1 cup milk
Tomato sauce to taste
200 g ham, chopped or sliced
200 g mozzarella cheese, sliced or chopped
4 tbsp plain flour
2 tbsp cornflour
2 tbsp margarine
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1 dessertspoon baking powder
1 cup milk
Tomato sauce to taste
200 g ham, chopped or sliced
200 g mozzarella cheese, sliced or chopped
Where to find ingredients
Everyday ingredients like potatoes, eggs, flour, and margarine are readily available at neighborhood markets and produce stalls across Malawi. Mozzarella, Parmesan, and deli ham can be found in the dairy and chilled sections of supermarkets such as Shoprite or Chipiku Plus.
Preparation method
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, plain flour, cornflour, margarine, grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, and baking powder.
- Gradually pour in the milk while stirring until you achieve a smooth, creamy batter. Adjust the milk slightly as needed depending on the moisture of your potatoes.
- Grease a baking dish thoroughly with butter or margarine.
- Spread half of the gnocchi dough evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Cover the layer of dough with a generous coat of tomato sauce.
- Scatter the chopped or sliced ham evenly over the tomato sauce layer.
- Lay the mozzarella slices or pieces over the ham.
- Repeat the layering process using the remaining gnocchi dough, followed by tomato sauce, ham, and mozzarella.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for roughly 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
Observations
Baked potato gnocchi casserole offers a deeply comforting spin on traditional pasta dishes, making it an excellent choice when you want a rich and satisfying meal with minimal fuss. Oven-baking combines soft potato dough with savory tomato sauce, sliced ham, and melted mozzarella into a golden, bubbly dish that appeals to everyone at the table.
Whether prepared for a relaxed Sunday lunch or a wholesome weekday dinner, this oven-baked gnocchi recipe is wonderfully versatile. The seamless blend of seasoned mashed potatoes, tangy tomato sauce, and gooey melted cheese ensures a deliciously creamy outcome every time.
Whether prepared for a relaxed Sunday lunch or a wholesome weekday dinner, this oven-baked gnocchi recipe is wonderfully versatile. The seamless blend of seasoned mashed potatoes, tangy tomato sauce, and gooey melted cheese ensures a deliciously creamy outcome every time.
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