Brazilian recipe
Easy Stuffed Cauliflower Bake (Couve-flor recheada e)
A delicious and creative way to serve cauliflower, stuffed with ham and cheese and baked to golden perfection. A simple, comforting dish for any meal.
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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
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
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh produce and dairy at local municipal markets or supermarkets like NewWorld and RB Patel. Requeijão can be found in the international or specialty cheese aisle; if unavailable, cream cheese can serve as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Boil the cauliflower in salted water until al dente.
- Drain the cauliflower thoroughly and place it in a greased baking dish of approximately 28 cm in diameter.
- To prepare the filling, roll up one slice of ham with one slice of mozzarella.
- Cut each roll in half and tuck them into the gaps between the cauliflower florets.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the margarine over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until golden.
- Stir in the requeijão cremoso until well combined.
- Add the table cream and heat the mixture through without letting it come to 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 bubbling.
Observations
This stuffed cauliflower recipe is a brilliant and flavorful way to make this vegetable the star of your meal. It is a fantastic option for anyone looking for a wholesome, satisfying dish that feels a bit special.
The cauliflower is pre-cooked until just tender, then carefully stuffed with layers of ham and mozzarella cheese. A rich, creamy sauce made from requeijão and table cream is poured over the top, creating a luscious finish once it bubbles and browns in the oven.
Versatile and crowd-pleasing, this dish is perfect for family lunches or relaxed dinners. The preparation is straightforward, resulting in an impressive main course that is as beautiful as it is savory.
The cauliflower is pre-cooked until just tender, then carefully stuffed with layers of ham and mozzarella cheese. A rich, creamy sauce made from requeijão and table cream is poured over the top, creating a luscious finish once it bubbles and browns in the oven.
Versatile and crowd-pleasing, this dish is perfect for family lunches or relaxed dinners. The preparation is straightforward, resulting in an impressive main course that is as beautiful as it is savory.
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