Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken and Minas Cheese Potato Bites (Bolinhas de frango cremosas com queijo minas)
A comforting Brazilian-style dish featuring tender potato dumplings stuffed with shredded chicken and fresh Minas cheese, baked in a rich, creamy tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
1 kg chicken breast
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch of salt (for boiling chicken)
Salt to taste (for boiling potatoes)
1 tablespoon butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornstarch (cornflour) as needed
1 can tomato sauce
1 can heavy cream
50 g grated parmesan cheese
500 g fresh Minas cheese
Black olives, chopped (optional)
Dried oregano to taste
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch of salt (for boiling chicken)
Salt to taste (for boiling potatoes)
1 tablespoon butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornstarch (cornflour) as needed
1 can tomato sauce
1 can heavy cream
50 g grated parmesan cheese
500 g fresh Minas cheese
Black olives, chopped (optional)
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh chicken breast, potatoes, and heavy cream at local supermarkets like NTUC FairPrice or Cold Storage. Fresh Minas cheese is a specialty item; check Brazilian specialty grocery stores or online importers in Singapore. Cornstarch (often labeled as cornflour locally) is available in the baking aisle of any neighborhood grocer.
Preparation method
- Boil the chicken breast in water with a pinch of salt until tender, then drain, shred, and set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine the shredded chicken with the tomato sauce and simmer for a few minutes. Set aside.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until they are fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes and mash them while still hot using a potato ricer or fork.
- Mix the butter, egg, grated nutmeg, and salt to taste into the mashed potatoes.
- Gradually add cornstarch, stirring until the mixture forms a firm, pliable dough.
- Shape the potato dough into small, round dumplings.
- Cut the Minas cheese into small cubes.
- Fill the center of each dumpling with a cube of Minas cheese and optional chopped black olives.
- Seal the dumplings thoroughly to ensure the filling stays inside during the cooking process.
- Arrange the stuffed dumplings in a baking dish in a circular pattern.
- Pour the chicken and tomato sauce mixture into the center of the baking dish, surrounding the dumplings.
- Drizzle the heavy cream evenly over the dumplings and the chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the top.
- Season with dried oregano to your liking.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
Observations
These chicken potato bites are a staple in Brazilian home cooking, offering a savory and practical treat perfect for family gatherings, casual hosting, or a hearty snack. The dish consists of soft potato dumplings filled with flavorful shredded chicken and mild Minas cheese, then nestled into a rich, creamy tomato sauce and finished with a golden, bubbly baked crust.
The harmonious blend of delicate potato dough, succulent filling, and the velvety sauce makes this a true comfort food favorite. Whether you are hosting a dinner or looking for something special to serve at a party, these gratin-style bites are sure to impress with their rich texture and deep flavor profile.
The harmonious blend of delicate potato dough, succulent filling, and the velvety sauce makes this a true comfort food favorite. Whether you are hosting a dinner or looking for something special to serve at a party, these gratin-style bites are sure to impress with their rich texture and deep flavor profile.
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