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    YUCCA PUREE WITH CHEESE     

   Ingredients :
 
4 lb 8 oz (2 k) yucca or cassava, peeled and cut in pieces
6 tablespoons butter, approximately, at room temperature
9 oz (250 g) shredded cheese
¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt
Pepper
Nutmeg
Butter (small dices) to top puree
Chopped chives or parsley for decoration

   Preparation:

Place yucca pieces in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until very tender and soft.

Remove yucca from saucepan, place it in a bowl and mash it with a potato masher until smooth. If necessary add a small amount of milk. Add butter and season to taste, mixing thoroughly by kneading with both hands. Add cheeses and combine.

Transfer puree to a serving heatproof mold and top with butter.
Heat and broil in oven before serving.
Garnish with chopped chives or parsley.
 
        8 servings
       
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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