Brazilian recipe
Creamy Broccoli Casserole (Escondidinho de brócolis)
Discover how to make this comforting broccoli casserole with a velvety potato topping. A Brazilian vegetarian classic that is nutritious and perfect for family dinners.
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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 cheese, sliced or shredded
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 cheese, sliced or shredded
Where to find ingredients
You can find these staples at any major Canadian supermarket. Look for the produce section for fresh broccoli and potatoes, the dairy aisle for butter, milk, mozzarella, and your choice of parmesan. The Brazilian specialty product requeijão can be found in the international or Latin American section of most large grocers or at specialized Latin markets.
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 pan with the onion.
- Mix the purée ingredients thoroughly and cook over low heat for 5 minutes until the texture is uniform.
- Grease a baking dish with a little butter and spread the sautéed broccoli evenly across the bottom.
- Distribute the requeijão over the layer of broccoli.
- Cover everything with the mashed potato layer and finish by spreading the mozzarella on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is nicely melted and golden.
Observations
The broccoli escondidinho is a standout vegetarian dish, beloved for the delightful contrast between a silky potato purée and the savory, sautéed broccoli. This recipe is straightforward to assemble and bakes up beautifully in the oven.
Pro tip: for an ultra-smooth mash, process the potatoes while they are still steaming hot and use a whisk when incorporating the milk. If you enjoy an extra indulgent finish, sprinkle some parmesan cheese over the top before sliding it into the oven to brown.
Pro tip: for an ultra-smooth mash, process the potatoes while they are still steaming hot and use a whisk when incorporating the milk. If you enjoy an extra indulgent finish, sprinkle some parmesan cheese over the top before sliding it into the oven to brown.
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