Brazilian recipe
Creamy Broccoli Mash Bake (Escondidinho de brócolis)
Learn how to make a delicious and incredibly creamy broccoli bake. This Brazilian recipe is practical, healthy, and 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 fresh ingredients at local supermarkets in Botswana, such as Choppies or Pick n Pay. Requeijão is a specific Brazilian creamy cheese; if unavailable, a mild cream cheese or a thick spreadable cheese is the closest 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 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 all the mash ingredients well and let them cook over low heat for 5 minutes until smooth
- Grease a baking dish with a little butter and spread all 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 well browned and bubbly
Observations
The broccoli escondidinho is a vegetarian option that wins everyone over with the combination of a creamy mashed potato layer and the distinct flavor of sautéed broccoli. This recipe is very simple to prepare and is ready quickly in the oven.
Pro tip: for a smooth mash, mash the potatoes while they are still hot and use a whisk when adding the milk. If you like a special touch, sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top before placing it in the oven to gratinate.
Pro tip: for a smooth mash, mash the potatoes while they are still hot and use a whisk when adding the milk. If you like a special touch, sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top before placing it in the oven to gratinate.
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