Bola De Batata E Tomate Portuguese Potatotomato Casserole Recipes

POTATO AND TOMATO BAKE (PATATE E POMODORI AL FORNO)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Brush a generous amount of olive oil in a 9x14" baking dish.
• Arrange a layer of onions on the bottom.
• Top that with a layer of potatoes.
• Then a layer of tomatoes.
• I find it best to season each layer with a splash of olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Repeat this layer process until all the potato, tomato and onion are finished.
• End with the top layer being overlapped.
• Pour in the water, and finish by sprinkling the grated Parmigiano on top.
• Drizzle some olive oil all through out.
• Place into heated oven and bake for 1 hour or until potatoes are fork tender and top is nice and crispy golden brown.
• Take out of oven.
• Cut into desired portions.
• Enjoy!

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.

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 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.