Brazilian recipe
Roasted Whole Stuffed Cauliflower (Couve-flor recheada)
A delicious, oven-baked cauliflower dish featuring layers of ham and melted cheese. A creative and savory way to make this vegetable the star of your meal.
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Ingredients
1 medium head of cauliflower, cleaned and kept whole
300g sliced ham
300g sliced mozzarella
2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small tub (approx. 200g) requeijão
1 can heavy cream (creme de leite)
Salt to taste
300g sliced ham
300g sliced mozzarella
2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small tub (approx. 200g) requeijão
1 can heavy cream (creme de leite)
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh cauliflower at local produce markets or supermarket vegetable aisles. Requeijão is a specific Brazilian creamy cheese spread; if unavailable, a mild cream cheese or crème fraîche can be used as a substitute. Look for canned heavy cream (creme de leite) in the international or baking aisle of larger grocers.
Preparation method
- Boil the cauliflower in salted water until al dente.
- Drain well and place in a greased ovenproof dish approximately 28 cm in diameter.
- Prepare the filling: roll up a slice of ham with a slice of mozzarella cheese.
- Cut each roll in half and tuck them into the spaces between the cauliflower florets.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the margarine over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden.
- Stir in the requeijão and mix well.
- Add the heavy cream and warm the mixture through without letting it come to a boil.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the stuffed cauliflower.
- Place in a preheated high-temperature oven to bake until golden and gratinéed.
Observations
This stuffed cauliflower recipe is a creative and tasty way to prepare this vegetable, turning it into the centerpiece of a complete meal.
Ideal for those seeking a light yet nutritious alternative, the cauliflower is first parboiled and then generously stuffed with slices of ham and mozzarella cheese. A creamy topping made of requeijão and heavy cream finishes the dish, which is then baked until golden and bubbly.
It is a versatile option that caters to all palates, perfect for a family lunch or a special dinner. The preparation is straightforward, and the result is a visually appealing and incredibly savory dish.
Ideal for those seeking a light yet nutritious alternative, the cauliflower is first parboiled and then generously stuffed with slices of ham and mozzarella cheese. A creamy topping made of requeijão and heavy cream finishes the dish, which is then baked until golden and bubbly.
It is a versatile option that caters to all palates, perfect for a family lunch or a special dinner. The preparation is straightforward, and the result is a visually appealing and incredibly savory dish.
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