Brazilian recipe
Creamy Broccoli Escondidinho (Escondidinho de brócolis)
Discover how to prepare a delicious and ultra-creamy broccoli pie. A practical and healthy Brazilian recipe that is perfect for a family lunch.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup requeijão
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 cup milk
Salt to taste
6 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 head of broccoli, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
200 g mozzarella, sliced or grated
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 cup milk
Salt to taste
6 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 head of broccoli, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
200 g mozzarella, sliced or grated
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local supermarkets such as Coles or Woolworths. For authentic Brazilian items like requeijão, search for specialty grocers or Latin American food shops. As a substitute for requeijão, you may use a high-quality cream cheese or sour cream if necessary.
Preparation method
- Melt the butter in a pan, add the garlic and sauté the broccoli for approximately 5 minutes.
- Season the broccoli with salt to taste and set aside.
- In another pan, melt the butter and lightly brown the finely chopped onion.
- Add the mashed potatoes, milk, and salt to the pan with the onions.
- Mix the mash ingredients well and cook over low heat for 5 minutes until smooth and homogeneous.
- Grease a baking dish with a little butter and spread the sautéed broccoli over the bottom.
- Distribute the requeijão over the broccoli layer.
- Cover everything with the potato mash and finish by spreading the mozzarella on top.
- Place in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is well browned and bubbly.
Observations
The broccoli escondidinho is a vegetarian option that wins everyone over with its combination of a velvety mash and the distinct flavour of sautéed broccoli. This recipe is straightforward to prepare and cooks quickly in the oven.
Pro tip: for a perfectly smooth mash, mash the potatoes while still hot and use a whisk when adding the milk. If you fancy a special touch, sprinkle a little parmesan cheese on top before placing it under the grill.
Pro tip: for a perfectly smooth mash, mash the potatoes while still hot and use a whisk when adding the milk. If you fancy a special touch, sprinkle a little parmesan cheese on top before placing it under the grill.
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