Creamy Yuca Mash with Cheese

Ingredients

• 3 lb yuca (boiled in plenty of salted water until soft)
• 45 g butter (approximately 3 tbsp)
• 4 oz cream cheese (Philadelphia style)
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 tsp thyme (optional)
• 8 oz mozzarella cheese (shredded for topping)
• yuca cooking water (a splash if necessary to adjust the consistency)

Steps

1. 1

   Boil the yuca in plenty of salted water until super soft. Drain, reserving some of the cooking water.

2. 2

   Place the boiled yuca in a mixer (hand or stand mixer) or a food processor.

3. 3

   Add the butter, cream cheese, heavy cream, and thyme to the yuca.

4. 4

   Beat or process until the mixture is as creamy as you desire. If you prefer a lighter consistency, add a splash of the water in which the yuca was cooked.

5. 5

   Transfer the mash to an oven-safe dish and spread it evenly.

6. 6

   Cover the entire surface with the shredded mozzarella cheese (measured with your heart).

7. 7

   Place in an oven preheated to 175°C (350°F) and bake until the cheese is golden brown, approximately 20 to 30 minutes.

Notes

The author recommends using a mixer instead of a food processor if you prefer to maintain some of the natural texture of the yuca. Using a blender is not recommended as it requires too much liquid and the final texture may become too watery.

Nutrition per serving

• side dish
• mash
• yuca
• cheese
• gratin
• easy
• mother's day