Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken Balls with Minas Cheese
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 of grated nutmeg
Cornstarch (enough to firm up 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 of grated nutmeg
Cornstarch (enough to firm up 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, olives, and oregano can typically be found in the international foods aisle or the general baking and dairy sections of most large supermarkets. Fresh Minas cheese, a semi-soft white cheese from Brazil, is best found at Latin American or Brazilian specialty food stores. If unavailable, a mild, fresh white cheese like fresh mozzarella (not low-moisture) or a mild farmer's cheese can be a reasonable substitute.
Preparation method
- Cook the chicken breast in water with a pinch of salt until tender
- Drain, shred, and set aside
- In a pan, mix the shredded chicken with the tomato sauce and cook for a few minutes
- Set aside
- Cook the potatoes in salted water until very soft
- Drain the potatoes and mash them while still hot with a 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, then baked in a rich, creamy tomato sauce, finished with a gratinated topping in the oven. The result is a comforting and flavorful dish, with the perfect combination of soft potato, juicy filling, and melted cheese.
Get ready to impress your guests with these delicious balls that combine the lightness of the potato with the creaminess of the filling and sauce.
Get ready to impress your guests with these delicious balls that combine the lightness of the potato with the creaminess of the filling and sauce.
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