Brazilian recipe
Quick and Easy Baked Scalloped Potatoes
A traditional Brazilian-style potato bake layered with ham and melted cheese. This hearty, no-fuss comfort food is the perfect quick weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
6 medium potatoes
200 g cheese
200 g ham
2 medium onions
2 medium tomatoes
Pitted olives to taste
Dried oregano to taste
1 can of tomato sauce
200 g cheese
200 g ham
2 medium onions
2 medium tomatoes
Pitted olives to taste
Dried oregano to taste
1 can of tomato sauce
Where to find ingredients
Potatoes: Use any standard all-purpose or floury potatoes found in the produce aisle of your local supermarket. Ham: Look for deli-style ham or any pre-sliced cooked ham in the deli section. Cheese: A mild melting cheese is ideal; mozzarella or mild gouda works perfectly. Tomato Sauce: Standard canned tomato purée or passata found in the canned goods aisle. Olives and Oregano: Available in the condiments or international foods aisle of any grocery store.
Preparation method
- Cut the potatoes into medium cubes and boil them in salted water until tender, but take care not to let them fall apart
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly and slice them into rounds
- In a pan, sauté the sliced onions until they are nicely golden
- Stir in the tomato sauce, sliced tomatoes, chopped olives, and oregano, then let everything simmer together for a few minutes
- In a baking dish, start building your layers: first a layer of ham, followed by a layer of cheese
- Spread a portion of the tomato sauce mixture over the top, then follow with a layer of potato rounds
- Repeat these layers of ham, cheese, sauce, and potatoes until everything is used up, finishing with a generous layer of cheese to create a golden crust
- Pop it into a preheated oven at 180°C until the cheese has melted and looks perfectly golden
- Take it out of the oven and serve while it is still nice and hot
Observations
This baked potato dish is a beloved staple of Brazilian home cooking, known for its incredible versatility and comforting appeal. It perfectly combines tender, parboiled potatoes with savory layers of ham and bubbly, melted cheese, all brought together with a flavorful tomato sauce. It is a fantastic one-pan family favorite that is both filling and deeply satisfying—the ultimate go-to when you need a delicious homemade dinner without any unnecessary stress.
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