Baked Portuguese Bacalhau Casserole

Name: Baked Portuguese Bacalhau Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 3 whole Diced Onion; 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley; 2 cloves Minced Garlic; 0.75 cup Olive Oil; 1 tsp Paprika; 1.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 2 lb Salted Cod; 5 whole Sliced Potatoes; 3 tbsp Tomato Sauce

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Baked Portuguese Bacalhau Casserole layers tender, soaked salt cod with silky potatoes and sweet onions, all enriched by olive oil, garlic, and warm paprika. A touch of tomato and red pepper flakes adds gentle heat and depth, making it comforting yet lively. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or a festive weekend meal when you want classic Portuguese flavors.

Prep20 mins
Cook45 mins
Serves6
DifficultyMedium

1

Soak the salted cod in cold water overnight or for a few hours. Drain the water and repeat. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the cod for 5 minutes; drain and let it cool, keeping the cod in large pieces. Set aside.
2

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3

In an 8x11 casserole dish, arrange half of the potato slices, then all of the cod, and all of the onions. Add the remaining potato slices on top. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, parsley, pepper flakes, paprika, and tomato sauce. Pour the mixture evenly over the casserole.
4

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.