Brazilian recipe
Creamy Broccoli Casserole (Escondidinho de brócolis)
Learn how to make a delicious and creamy broccoli casserole. A practical and healthy Brazilian dish 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, cooked and mashed
1 head of broccoli, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
2 cloves of garlic, minced
200 g mozzarella, sliced or shredded
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 cup milk
Salt to taste
6 large potatoes, cooked and mashed
1 head of broccoli, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
2 cloves of garlic, minced
200 g mozzarella, sliced or shredded
Where to find ingredients
You can find all ingredients at local supermarkets and vegetable markets. Look for requeijão in the dairy section; if unavailable, a mild cream cheese is the best substitute.
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 a separate pan, melt the butter and lightly brown the finely chopped onion.
- Add the mashed potatoes, milk, and salt to the pot with the onions.
- Mix all the mash ingredients well and let cook over low heat for 5 minutes until homogeneous.
- Grease a baking dish with a little butter and spread all of the sautéed broccoli on the bottom.
- Distribute the requeijão over the broccoli layer.
- Cover everything with the mashed potatoes and finish by spreading the mozzarella on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is nicely browned and bubbly.
Observations
The broccoli escondidinho is a vegetarian option that wins everyone over with the combination of creamy mashed potatoes and the bold flavor of sautéed broccoli. This recipe is quite simple to prepare and is ready in the oven in no time.
A pro tip: for extra smooth mash, press the potatoes while they are still hot and use a whisk when incorporating the milk. If you like a special touch, sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top before placing it in the oven to broil.
A pro tip: for extra smooth mash, press the potatoes while they are still hot and use a whisk when incorporating the milk. If you like a special touch, sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top before placing it in the oven to broil.
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