Brazilian recipe
Creamy Broccoli Escondidinho (Escondidinho de brócolis)
Master the art of making a delicious and incredibly creamy broccoli escondidinho. A practical and wholesome Brazilian dish, ideal for a comforting family lunch.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup of requeijão
1 tablespoon of finely chopped onion
1 cup of milk
Salt to taste
6 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 head of broccoli, chopped
1 tablespoon of butter
2 tablespoons of butter
Salt to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
200 g of mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
1 tablespoon of finely chopped onion
1 cup of milk
Salt to taste
6 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 head of broccoli, chopped
1 tablespoon of butter
2 tablespoons of butter
Salt to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
200 g of mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
Where to find ingredients
You can find all ingredients at local supermarkets. Requeijão is a specific Brazilian-style creamy cheese spread found in the international or specialty dairy section. If unavailable, a high-quality cream cheese can serve as a substitute for the texture, though the flavor will differ slightly.
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 golden the finely chopped onion
- Add the mashed potatoes, milk, and salt to the pan for the mash
- Mix all the mash ingredients thoroughly and cook over low heat for 5 minutes until smooth and homogeneous
- 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 beautifully golden and bubbly
Observations
The broccoli escondidinho is a vegetarian favorite that wins everyone over with its perfect balance between a smooth, creamy mashed potato base and the bold taste of sautéed broccoli. This dish is straightforward to prepare and bakes quickly in the oven.
Pro tip: for a perfectly smooth mash, ensure the potatoes are mashed while still hot and use a whisk when incorporating the milk. If you enjoy a special finishing touch, sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top before placing it under the broiler to brown.
Pro tip: for a perfectly smooth mash, ensure the potatoes are mashed while still hot and use a whisk when incorporating the milk. If you enjoy a special finishing touch, sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top before placing it under the broiler to brown.
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