Best Bola De Batata E Tomate Portuguese Potatotomato Casserole Recipes

PORTUGUESE BATATAS A MURRO

Steps:

• Bake potatoes in a 350 oven, unwrapped, until cooked.
• Take potatoes out of oven and"punch" them so as to have the center of the potato pop open and then push the potato pulp up.
• Place desired amount of garlic and green onions in each open potato.
• Drizzle with a bit of olive oil.
• Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper.
• Serve it with grilled cod fish
• Enjoy!

PORTUGUESE "PUNCHED" POTATOES (BATATAS A MURRO)

Steps:

• 1. Wash and scrub the potatoes. Remove any blemishes and pat dry.
• 2. Pierce with a fork in a couple of spots.
• 3. Coat with sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Gently rub the oil into the potatoes and place in small oven proof dish or pan.
• 4. Use an oven to table dish for easy serving. Cook at 400 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on your oven.
• 5. Note: (You can also boil the potatoes in salted water, with the skin on for about 30-45 minutes. Pierce with a fork to check how tender they are.)
• 6. Meanwhile, make garlic oil: In a small saucepan heat the oil and add the garlic. Cook on low for a few minutes until the garlic turns slightly golden. Do not overcook or the garlic will become bitter!
• 7. To test the potatoes, pierce them with a fork or gently squeeze a potato holding your oven mitt. The potato should be soft.
• 8. When the potatoes are ready, punch them down with your fist wrapped in a clean dish towel. or with a meat mallet until they "POP" open. *Note: The potatoes are hot - be careful!
• 9. When ready to serve, pour the garlic olive oil over the potatoes and sprinkle on fresh cracked black pepper as desired.
• 10. Place in the oven on low until ready to serve or re-heat the next day! Enjoy!

POTATO, ONION & TOMATO BAKE

Steps:

• Layer potato, tomato& onion in a greased, ovenproof baking dish, finishing with a potato layer.
• Dot each layer with pieces of butter and season with salt& pepper to taste.
• Combine milk, cream& stock and pour over potato mixture.
• Top with cheese.
• Dot with any remaining butter.
• Bake in preheated 350F oven for 1 hour or until potato is tender& golden brown.

PORTUGUESE CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• In a casserole, combine tomatoes, ham, onions, mustard, garlic, wine and port.
• Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper then arrange on top of tomato mixture in a single layer.
• Dot with butter.
• Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until chicken is browned and tender.
• Sprinkle with brandy.
• To serve, spoon sauce over chicken.

PORTUGUESE FRIED POTATOES (BATATAS A PORTUGUESA)

Steps:

• In a heavy 10-12 inch skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over med. heat.
• When the foam begins to subside, add the potatoes.
• Turning them frequently with a metal spatula, cook for 15 minutes or until they are tender and golden brown.
• Season with salt and a few grindings of black pepper, then transfer to a heated bowl or platter and serve at once, sprinkled with parsley.

BOLA DE BATATA E TOMATE (PORTUGUESE POTATO/TOMATO CASSEROLE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 390°F.
• Thinly slice boiled potatoes.
• Seed and slice tomatoes.
• Layer potato slices in oven proof casserole dish.
• Thinly spread with paprika paste.
• Combine chopped parsley, garlic and chili with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, add lemon juice.
• Spread half of this mixture over potato layer.
• Layer sliced tomatoes on top of the potatoes, spread with remaining parsley mixture.
• Sprinkle with some additional olive oil and bake at 390 F for about 30 to 40 minutes. Serve warm but not directly from the oven.