Gluten-Free Haitian Pate
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
This savory and creamy Gluten-Free Haitian Pate, a delightful appetizer perfect for any gathering. Its rich, cheesy base is infused with fresh herbs, offering a comforting and flavorful bite that pairs wonderfully with crisp dippers.
At a glance: This medium party and appetizers recipe yields 8 servings in about 35 minutes (15 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 9 ingredients — including shredded chicken or seasoned ground meat, cream cheese, sour cream — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more party and appetizers recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Haitian Pate: When preparing this party and appetizers recipe, in a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Haitian Pate: This recipe is naturally free from gluten-containing grains, relying on corn tortilla chips or certified gluten-free crackers for serving.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken or seasoned ground meat (ensure GF)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 bag corn tortilla chips or certified GF crackers for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish. This will ensure the pate doesn't stick and heats evenly.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken or seasoned ground meat with the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Stir these ingredients together until they are thoroughly incorporated and form a cohesive base.
- 3
Add the olive oil, chopped fresh parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir everything well to distribute the seasonings and herbs evenly throughout the pate, then taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed.
- 4
Spoon the prepared pate mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the pate is heated through and the edges are slightly bubbly and golden brown.
- 5
Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the pate cool slightly for a few minutes before serving. Present it hot with a side of crunchy corn tortilla chips or your favorite certified gluten-free crackers for dipping.
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Tips & Notes
- If substituting olive oil for butter, use about 3/4 the amount (olive oil is 100% fat, butter is ~80%).
- Don't over-mix once cream cheese is incorporated or the texture can turn gummy.
- Roasted garlic (400°F, 30–40 min in foil) gives a sweet, mellow flavor ideal for soups and sauces.
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