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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