Brazilian recipe
Stuffed Whole Roasted Cauliflower (Couve-flor recheada)
A flavorful and impressive baked cauliflower dish stuffed with ham and cheese, finished with a rich creamy sauce for a golden finish.
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Ingredients
1 medium head of cauliflower, whole and cleaned
300g sliced ham
300g sliced mozzarella
2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small tub of requeijão cremoso
1 can of table cream (creme de leite)
Salt to taste
300g sliced ham
300g sliced mozzarella
2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small tub of requeijão cremoso
1 can of table cream (creme de leite)
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh cauliflower and deli staples at local produce markets or supermarkets in Belize. Requeijão cremoso is a distinct Brazilian cream cheese; if unavailable, a thick, mild spreadable cream cheese can be used as a substitute, though it will alter the authentic flavor profile.
Preparation method
- Boil the cauliflower in salted water until it is just al dente.
- Drain it well and place it in a greased baking dish about 28 cm in diameter.
- Prepare the filling: roll a slice of ham together with a slice of mozzarella cheese.
- Cut each roll in half and tuck them between the cauliflower florets, filling the gaps.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the margarine over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in the requeijão cremoso until well combined.
- Add the table cream and warm the mixture through without letting it boil.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the stuffed cauliflower.
- Place in a preheated high-temperature oven and bake until the top is golden and bubbling.
Observations
This stuffed cauliflower recipe is a creative and savory way to highlight this vegetable, turning it into the centerpiece of a complete meal.
Perfect for those looking for a lighter, nutrient-dense main, the cauliflower is first steamed until tender and then generously stuffed with layers of ham and mozzarella cheese. A creamy topping made with requeijão and table cream rounds out the dish before it heads to the oven to brown into a perfect gratin.
It is a versatile option that pleases all palates, ideal for a family lunch or an elegant dinner. The preparation is straightforward, resulting in a dish that is visually striking and incredibly savory.
Perfect for those looking for a lighter, nutrient-dense main, the cauliflower is first steamed until tender and then generously stuffed with layers of ham and mozzarella cheese. A creamy topping made with requeijão and table cream rounds out the dish before it heads to the oven to brown into a perfect gratin.
It is a versatile option that pleases all palates, ideal for a family lunch or an elegant dinner. The preparation is straightforward, resulting in a dish that is visually striking and incredibly savory.
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