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18. Costa Rican Yucca Pie Recipe 1

Costa Rican Yucca Pie

294kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 30 minutes
Cook 45 minutes
Grated yucca mixed with cheese, vegetables, spices, and even meat and baked.
Servings 8 servings
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Costa Rican

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

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling the yucca
  • Mixing bowl
  • Potato masher or fork
  • 9-inch pie dish

Method

  1. Peel the yucca and cut it into chunks.
  2. Boil the yucca in a pot of salted water until it is tender, which should take about 20-25 minutes.
  3. Drain the yucca and mash it with a potato masher or a fork.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  5. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and add the butter, milk, parmesan cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
  6. Mix the mashed yucca into the egg mixture until it is well combined.
  7. Grease a 9-inch pie dish with butter or cooking spray.
  8. Pour the yucca mixture into the pie dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pie is set.
  10. Let the pie cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving1servingCalories294kcalCarbohydrates35gProtein9gFat13gSaturated Fat7gCholesterol105mgSodium202mgPotassium548mgFiber3gSugar2g

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.

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