Brazilian recipe
Creamy chicken dumplings with Minas cheese (Bolinhas de frango cremosas com queijo minas)
A comforting, classic Brazilian-inspired dish featuring soft potato dumplings stuffed with shredded chicken and melted Minas cheese, baked in a rich, creamy sauce.
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Ingredients
1 kg chicken breast
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch salt (for boiling the chicken)
Salt to taste (for boiling the potatoes)
1 tablespoon butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornstarch as needed to achieve consistency
1 can tomato sauce
1 can table cream
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
500 g fresh Minas cheese
Chopped black olives (optional)
Oregano to taste
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch salt (for boiling the chicken)
Salt to taste (for boiling the potatoes)
1 tablespoon butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch grated nutmeg
Cornstarch as needed to achieve consistency
1 can tomato sauce
1 can table cream
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
500 g fresh Minas cheese
Chopped black olives (optional)
Oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh chicken breasts, potatoes, and table cream in the refrigerated or produce sections of local supermarkets. For the Minas cheese, look for it in specialized dairy aisles or gourmet deli counters. If unavailable, a mild, fresh white cheese can be used as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Boil the chicken breast in water with a pinch of salt until tender, then drain, shred, and set aside.
- In a pan, mix the shredded chicken with the tomato sauce and cook for a few minutes before setting aside.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until they are very tender.
- Drain the potatoes and mash them while still hot using a potato ricer or fork.
- Add the butter, egg, grated nutmeg, and salt to taste into the mashed potatoes.
- Gradually incorporate the cornstarch, mixing until you achieve a firm and pliable dough suitable for shaping.
- Shape the potato dough into small, uniform balls.
- Cut the Minas cheese into small, even cubes.
- Fill each potato ball with a cube of Minas cheese and, if desired, a few chopped black olives.
- Seal the balls tightly to ensure the filling remains secure while baking.
- Arrange the stuffed chicken and potato balls in a baking dish in a circular pattern.
- Pour the chicken and tomato sauce mixture into the center of the dish, between the balls.
- Drizzle the table cream over the dumplings and the chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Dust with oregano to taste.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 20-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
Observations
These creamy chicken dumplings are a staple of Brazilian home cooking, offering a savory and practical treat that is perfect for family gatherings, celebrations, or a special afternoon snack. The dish is crafted from a soft, tender potato dough, filled with seasoned shredded chicken and fresh Minas cheese, then baked in a velvety tomato sauce and finished with a golden-brown gratin crust. The final result is a deeply comforting meal that balances the light texture of the potato with the succulent filling and gooey, melted cheese.
Get ready to impress your guests with these delicious morsels that combine the mildness of the potato base with a perfectly creamy filling and sauce.
Get ready to impress your guests with these delicious morsels that combine the mildness of the potato base with a perfectly creamy filling and sauce.
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