Brazilian recipe
Easy homemade loaded baked potatoes (Batata recheada)
A simple and delicious recipe for loaded potatoes, perfect for a quick snack or a savory side dish. Effortless to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
20 medium potatoes
2 1/2 cups requeijão
1 packet Catupiry-style creamy processed cheese
3 packets bacon, cubed or thinly sliced
Chopped fresh parsley to taste
Olive oil for greasing
2 1/2 cups requeijão
1 packet Catupiry-style creamy processed cheese
3 packets bacon, cubed or thinly sliced
Chopped fresh parsley to taste
Olive oil for greasing
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh potatoes and parsley at local produce markets or supermarket vegetable sections. Requeijão and Catupiry are specialized Brazilian dairy items; look for them in the imported goods or international aisle of major supermarkets. Bacon is widely available in the refrigerated meat section of any local grocery store.
Preparation method
- Boil the unpeeled medium potatoes until tender but still firm.
- Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool slightly.
- Slice the cooked potatoes into thick sections, without cutting all the way through, creating an accordion-style effect.
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Arrange the potatoes in the prepared baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the requeijão, creamy Catupiry, and bacon.
- Stuff the sections of each potato with the requeijão 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 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is thoroughly heated and bubbling.
- Serve hot.
Observations
Loaded potatoes are a versatile and beloved dish in Brazilian cooking, cherished for their bold flavors and ease of preparation. Whether you need a quick snack or a special side dish for a hearty meal, this recipe fits the bill perfectly.
This method uses medium-sized potatoes, boiled and then stuffed with a creamy blend of requeijão and Catupiry, finished with crispy bacon and fresh parsley. The result is a comforting and flavor-packed dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
This method uses medium-sized potatoes, boiled and then stuffed with a creamy blend of requeijão and Catupiry, finished with crispy bacon and fresh parsley. The result is a comforting and flavor-packed dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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