Costa Rican Yucca Pie
Grated yucca mixed with cheese, vegetables, spices, and even meat and baked.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 294 kcal
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling the yucca
- Mixing bowl
- Potato masher or fork
- 9-inch pie dish
Ingredients
- 3 lbs of yucca
- 2 tbsp of butter
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 3/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup of sour cream
- 3 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the yucca and cut it into chunks.
- Boil the yucca in a pot of salted water until it is tender, which should take about 20-25 minutes.
- Drain the yucca and mash it with a potato masher or a fork.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and add the butter, milk, parmesan cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
- Mix the mashed yucca into the egg mixture until it is well combined.
- Grease a 9-inch pie dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Pour the yucca mixture into the pie dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pie is set.
- Let the pie cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Use a sharp knife to peel the yucca as the skin can be tough. To make mashing the yucca easier, cut it into small pieces before boiling. You can also use a food processor or blender to mash the yucca, but be careful not to over process it.Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 548mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g
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