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Pate A La Rapure (Grated Pie (Canadian

Pate a La Rapure (Grated Pie (Canadian recipe image
This classic Canadian Pt la Rapure is a comforting, hearty casserole that transforms simple ingredients into a satisfying meal. The dish features tender chicken simmered with aromatic vegetables, layered with a unique topping of grated potatoes cooked in rich chicken broth. The result is a creamy, savory texture similar to hushpuppies or cornmeal mush, but made with potatoes. Its a wonderful way to use up leftover chicken or roast a whole bird for a flavorful stock. Perfect for family dinners or cold winter evenings, this recipe offers a nostalgic taste of home cooking.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 609.0
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This classic Canadian Pt la Rapure is a comforting, hearty casserole that transforms simple ingredients into a satisfying meal. The dish features tender chicken simmered with aromatic vegetables, layered with a unique topping of grated potatoes cooked in rich chicken broth. The result is a creamy, savory texture similar to hushpuppies or cornmeal mush, but made with potatoes. Its a wonderful way to use up leftover chicken or roast a whole bird for a flavorful stock. Perfect for family dinners or cold winter evenings, this recipe offers a nostalgic taste of home cooking.
Ingredients
  • 1 pound Chicken, cut into pieces
  • 5 pounds Potatoes, peeled and grated
  • 2 medium Onions, chopped
  • 1 stalk Celery, diced
  • 1 medium Carrot, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dried thyme or 1 bay leaf
  • 1 small Onion, minced finely (for topping)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 slices Fat salt pork, diced very small (for topping)
  • to taste Salt
Directions
  1. 1
    Cut chicken into individual pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  2. 2
    Place chicken in a large saucepan and cover with cold water.
  3. 3
    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
  4. 4
    Add chopped onions, diced celery, grated carrot, thyme (or bay leaf), and salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5
    Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until chicken is tender.
  6. 6
    While chicken cooks, peel and grate potatoes over a bowl of cold water.
  7. 7
    When chicken is cooked, remove it from the broth and set aside to cool slightly.
  8. 8
    Squeeze the grated potatoes in batches (1-2 cups at a time) using a piece of clean cotton cloth or cheesecloth until quite dry.
  9. 9
    Place the squeezed potatoes in a saucepan.
  10. 10
    Add enough boiling chicken broth to the potatoes to almost cover them.
  11. 11
    Stir thoroughly to mix the potatoes and broth.
  12. 12
    Salt lightly and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes until creamy.
  13. 13
    Grease an 8-inch square baking dish generously.
  14. 14
    Spread half of the potato mixture in the bottom of the pan.
  15. 15
    Bone the hot chicken and spread the meat over the potato layer.
  16. 16
    Cover the chicken with the remaining potato mixture.
  17. 17
    Combine the finely minced small onion, pepper, and diced salt pork.
  18. 18
    Sprinkle the onion and pork mixture over the top of the potatoes.
  19. 19
    Bake in a 350F (177C) oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crisp.
  20. 20
    Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 609.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.7g9%
Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
Cholesterol 22.2mg8%
Sodium 87.1mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 123.2g42%
Dietary Fiber 21.0g84%
Sugars 8.1g
Protein 21.0g42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: canadian, chicken, comfort food, casserole, grated potatoes, rapure, rustic, hearty, potato pie, traditional, home cooking, stock, simmer, baked, main course
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