Brazilian recipe
Stuffed Whole Roasted Cauliflower (Couve-flor recheada)
This baked cauliflower recipe is stuffed with ham and cheese and topped with a savory, creamy sauce, making it a perfect centerpiece for a family meal.
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Ingredients
1 medium head of cauliflower, trimmed and cleaned
300g sliced ham
300g sliced mozzarella
2 tbsp margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small tub (approx. 200g) Requeijão
1 can (approx. 300g) table cream
Salt, to taste
300g sliced ham
300g sliced mozzarella
2 tbsp margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small tub (approx. 200g) Requeijão
1 can (approx. 300g) table cream
Salt, to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find all ingredients at local Canadian grocery stores. Look for ham and mozzarella in the deli or cheese aisle. Requeijão is a specific Brazilian creamy cheese spread; if you cannot find it at an international specialty market, you may substitute it with a thick cream cheese or a mix of cream cheese and heavy cream to achieve the proper consistency.
Preparation method
- Boil the cauliflower in salted water until al dente.
- Drain well and place it in a greased baking dish, approximately 28 cm in diameter.
- Prepare the stuffing by rolling up a slice of ham with a slice of mozzarella.
- Cut each roll in half and tuck them between the cauliflower florets, filling the gaps.
- Melt the margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden.
- Stir in the Requeijão until well combined.
- Add the table cream and warm the mixture through, being careful not to let it reach a boil.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the stuffed cauliflower.
- Bake in a preheated high-temperature oven until the top is golden and gratinéed.
Observations
Stuffed cauliflower is a creative and flavorful way to showcase this versatile vegetable, elevating it to the main event of your meal.
Ideal for those looking for a satisfying yet lighter option, the cauliflower is parboiled before being generously tucked with layers of ham and mozzarella. A rich, creamy sauce made with Requeijão and table cream is drizzled over the top, then baked until beautifully golden and bubbly.
This dish is a crowd-pleaser that fits well into a casual family lunch or an elevated dinner. It is straightforward to prepare and delivers a visually impressive, delicious result.
Ideal for those looking for a satisfying yet lighter option, the cauliflower is parboiled before being generously tucked with layers of ham and mozzarella. A rich, creamy sauce made with Requeijão and table cream is drizzled over the top, then baked until beautifully golden and bubbly.
This dish is a crowd-pleaser that fits well into a casual family lunch or an elevated dinner. It is straightforward to prepare and delivers a visually impressive, delicious result.
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