Brazilian recipe
Creamy Loaded Baked Potato (Batata recheada)
A simple and comforting loaded potato recipe featuring a rich creamy blend of cheeses and crispy bacon. Perfect as a quick snack or a savory side dish.
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Ingredients
20 medium potatoes
2 1/2 cups requeijão
1 packet of Catupiry creamy cheese
3 packets of bacon, diced or thinly sliced
Chopped fresh parsley to taste
Olive oil for greasing
2 1/2 cups requeijão
1 packet of Catupiry creamy cheese
3 packets of bacon, diced or thinly sliced
Chopped fresh parsley to taste
Olive oil for greasing
Where to find ingredients
You can find potatoes and fresh parsley at local produce markets or supermarket vegetable sections. Requeijão and Catupiry are authentic Brazilian products; check specialty international food stores or Latin sections in major supermarkets. For bacon, any quality supermarket butchery or pre-packaged cold cuts section will have what you need.
Preparation method
- Boil the medium potatoes with their skins on until they are tender yet still firm.
- Drain the potatoes well and let them cool down slightly.
- Slice the cooked potatoes into thick rounds, being careful not to cut all the way through, accordion-style.
- 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 spaces between the potato slices with the cheese and bacon mixture.
- Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until the filling is thoroughly heated and bubbly.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Observations
The loaded potato is a versatile and beloved dish in Brazilian cuisine, cherished for its bold flavor and straightforward preparation. It is a perfect choice for various occasions, whether you need a quick snack or a special side dish for a more elaborate meal.
This recipe features medium potatoes, boiled until tender and then filled with a decadent, creamy mixture of requeijão and Catupiry. It is finished with crispy bacon and fresh parsley for a satisfying, comforting dish that is sure to please any crowd.
This recipe features medium potatoes, boiled until tender and then filled with a decadent, creamy mixture of requeijão and Catupiry. It is finished with crispy bacon and fresh parsley for a satisfying, comforting dish that is sure to please any crowd.
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