Brazilian recipe
Creamy chicken balls with Minas cheese (Bolinhas de frango cremosas com queijo minas)
A comforting recipe featuring soft potato dough balls stuffed with shredded chicken and Minas cheese, baked in a creamy tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
1 kg chicken breast
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch of salt (for cooking the chicken)
Salt to taste (for cooking the potatoes)
1 tablespoon butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch of grated nutmeg
Cornstarch, as needed to reach the right consistency
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 the chicken)
Salt to taste (for cooking the potatoes)
1 tablespoon butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch of grated nutmeg
Cornstarch, as needed to reach the right consistency
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
Find chicken, produce, and dairy at local supermarkets. Fresh Minas cheese is a specific Brazilian product; if unavailable, a mild, semi-soft white cheese such as fresh Queso Fresco or a very mild Mozzarella can be used as a 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.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until very soft.
- Drain the potatoes and mash them while still hot using a potato masher or fork.
- Add the butter, egg, grated nutmeg, and salt to taste to the mashed potatoes.
- Gradually add the cornstarch, mixing until you obtain a firm and malleable dough for rolling.
- Shape the potato dough into small balls.
- Cut the Minas cheese into small cubes.
- Stuff each potato ball with a cube of Minas cheese and, if desired, some chopped black olives.
- Seal the balls well so the filling does not escape during cooking.
- Arrange the stuffed chicken balls in a baking dish, forming a circle.
- Place the chicken with tomato sauce in the center of the baking dish, between the balls.
- Pour the heavy cream over the balls and the chicken.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Add oregano to taste.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 20-30 minutes, or until golden and gratinéed.
Observations
This chicken ball recipe is a classic of Brazilian home cooking, ideal for those seeking a tasty and practical snack, perfect for family gatherings, parties, or a special treat. The balls are made from a soft potato dough, stuffed with shredded chicken and Minas cheese, then cooked in a rich, creamy tomato sauce and finished in the oven until golden and bubbly. The result is a comfort food dish full of flavor, with the perfect combination of tender potato, succulent filling, and melted cheese.
Get ready to surprise your guests with these delicious morsels that combine the lightness of potato with the creaminess of the filling and sauce.
Get ready to surprise your guests with these delicious morsels that combine the lightness of potato with the creaminess of the filling and sauce.
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