Brazilian recipe
Loaded Baked Potatoes (Batata recheada)
A flavorful and versatile dish, perfect as a snack or a hearty side, featuring tender potatoes filled with a creamy cheese blend and crispy bacon.
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Ingredients
20 medium potatoes
2 1/2 cups of requeijão
1 package of creamy requeijão (Catupiry style)
3 packages of bacon, cubed or thinly sliced
Chopped parsley to taste
Olive oil for greasing
2 1/2 cups of requeijão
1 package of creamy requeijão (Catupiry style)
3 packages of bacon, cubed or thinly sliced
Chopped parsley to taste
Olive oil for greasing
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local supermarkets. If you cannot find requeijão or catupiry, cream cheese (like Philadelphia) can be used as a substitute, though requeijão is the authentic choice for this recipe.
Preparation method
- Boil the unpeeled medium potatoes until they are tender yet still firm.
- Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool slightly.
- Slice the cooked potatoes into thick rounds without cutting all the way through, creating an accordion effect.
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Arrange the potatoes in the baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the requeijão, creamy requeijão, and bacon.
- Stuff the slices of each potato 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 about 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is hot and bubbling.
- Serve hot.
Observations
The loaded potato is a versatile and beloved dish in Brazilian cuisine, cherished for its bold flavors and straightforward preparation. It is an ideal choice for many occasions, whether serving as a quick snack or as a distinctive side dish for larger meals.
This recipe features medium potatoes, which are cooked and then stuffed with a rich, creamy combination of requeijão and catupiry, finished with crispy bacon and fresh parsley. The result is a comforting and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone.
This recipe features medium potatoes, which are cooked and then stuffed with a rich, creamy combination of requeijão and catupiry, finished with crispy bacon and fresh parsley. The result is a comforting and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone.
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