Maria's Portuguese Bacalhau Casserole
Maria's Portuguese Bacalhau Casserole layers tender, desalinated cod with buttery Yukon Gold potatoes and sweet, slow-cooked onions for a rich, olive oil–kissed bite. Briny green and black olives and chopped hard-cooked eggs add contrast, while fresh parsley brightens the finish. Serve this comforting classic for a family dinner or a festive gathering where bold, coastal flavors shine.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Maria's Portuguese Bacalhau Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Soak dried salted cod in cold water for 24 hours, changing the water several times.
- 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the soaked cod; boil until it flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes. Transfer the cod to a cutting board; reserve the water for cooking the potatoes. Remove the cod skin and bones, then flake the meat into pieces with a fork; set aside in a large bowl.
- 3
Whisk olive oil, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1 clove garlic, pepper flakes, and black pepper in a small bowl; pour over the cod and gently toss to coat.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x11-inch baking dish.
- 5
Place the potatoes in the reserved pot of salt cod cooking water; bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain under cool water, peel, and slice into 1/4-inch pieces.
- 6
While the potatoes cook, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions; cook, stirring, until golden and caramelized. Stir in the remaining 1 clove garlic; set aside.
- 7
Layer 1/2 of the potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; top with 1/2 of the cod, then 1/2 of the onions. Repeat the layers, ending with onions.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Garnish with olives and hard-cooked eggs; sprinkle with the remaining 7 tablespoons parsley.
- Calories 443.68 kcal High 22%
- Protein 26.29 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 23.99 g 9%
- Total Fat 27.9 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 7.04 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 154.72 mg High 52%
- Sodium 178.39 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 2.27 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 2.53 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 60.98 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.02 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 1005.6 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 43.43 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 27.71 mg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin D 113.91 mcg Good Source 570%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Maria's Portuguese Bacalhau Casserole is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, and Hard Boiled Eggs. Each serving provides about 443.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Maria's Portuguese Bacalhau Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Hard-Boiled Eggs, Olive Oil. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Maria's Portuguese Bacalhau Casserole?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 443.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Maria's Portuguese Bacalhau Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Maria's Portuguese Bacalhau Casserole healthy?
- Maria's Portuguese Bacalhau Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 443.68 calories and 26.29 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium, vitamin C and vitamin D. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 178.39 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.04 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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