Brazilian recipe
Loaded Baked Potato (Batata recheada)
A versatile and beloved dish, perfect for a hearty snack or a flavorful side dish with a creamy filling and crispy bacon topping.
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Ingredients
20 medium potatoes
2 1/2 cups requeijão
1 package catupiry-style creamy cheese
3 packages bacon, cubed or thinly sliced
Chopped parsley to taste
Olive oil for greasing
2 1/2 cups requeijão
1 package catupiry-style creamy cheese
3 packages bacon, cubed or thinly sliced
Chopped parsley to taste
Olive oil for greasing
Where to find ingredients
Potatoes, bacon, and parsley are readily available at any local supermarket or green grocer. Requeijão and Catupiry-style cheese are specialty Brazilian dairy products; if unavailable, you may use high-quality cream cheese or spreadable processed cheese as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Boil the unpeeled medium potatoes until they are tender yet still firm
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly
- Slice the cooked potatoes into thick pieces, without cutting all the way through, accordion-style
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil
- Arrange the potatoes in the baking dish
- In a bowl, combine the requeijão, catupiry-style cheese, 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 with aluminum foil
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 20 to 25 minutes, or until the filling is heated through and bubbling
- Serve warm
Observations
The loaded baked potato is a classic and versatile dish in Brazilian cuisine, cherished for its bold flavors and straightforward preparation. It serves as an excellent option for various occasions, whether you need a quick snack or a special side dish to complement your main meal.
This recipe features medium potatoes, boiled until tender, then filled with a rich and creamy blend of requeijão and catupiry, finished with crispy bacon and fresh parsley. The result is a comforting and savory dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
This recipe features medium potatoes, boiled until tender, then filled with a rich and creamy blend of requeijão and catupiry, finished with crispy bacon and fresh parsley. The result is a comforting and savory dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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