Bacalhau Zé Do Pipo
Portuguese Roasted Cod with Mashed Potatoes and Hellmann's Mayonnaise

Ingredients per serving
Prepare the salted Cod
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Salted cod 3.0 lbs
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Milk 1.0 qt
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Extra virgin olive oil, divided 6.0 Tbsp
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Bay leaf 2.0 each
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White onion, sliced 5.0 cups
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Garlic, chopped 3.0 Tbsp
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Mashed potatoes, prepared 1.0 qt
Finish the dish
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Salted cod
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White onion, sliced
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Mashed potatoes, prepared
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Black olives, pitted 0.5 cup
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Parsley, fresh, chopped 0.25 cup
Preparation
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Prepare the salted Cod
- Soak the salted cod in water for 24 hours. Drain, dry, and cut into pieces.
- Combine the cod with milk, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and bay leaves. Bake for 30 minutes at 350º F.
- Sauté the onion and garlic in remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil until soft.
- Remove the cod from the oven and use the liquid to prepare the mashed potatoes.
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Finish the dish
- In a baking pan, layer the onion, cod, and mashed potatoes.
- Spread the top with mayonnaise. Bake at 375ºF for 20 to 30 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Garnish with black olives and sprinkle with chopped parsley.