Brazilian recipe
Creamy Broccoli Casserole (Escondidinho de brócolis)
Discover how to prepare a delicious and ultra-creamy broccoli casserole. This Brazilian recipe is practical, healthy, and perfect for a 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 these staples at any local grocery store. Fresh produce is usually found in the vegetable aisle, while the dairy section will carry butter, milk, mozzarella, and local options for requeijão. If requeijão is unavailable, a thick cream cheese is a suitable substitute.
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 another 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 all the mash ingredients well and let them 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 layer of broccoli
- Cover everything with the mashed potatoes and finish by spreading the mozzarella on top
- Place in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is nicely browned and melted
Observations
The broccoli escondidinho is a vegetarian option that wins everyone over with the combination of creamy mashed potatoes and the bold flavor of sautéed broccoli. This dish is very simple to prepare and is ready quickly in the oven.
Pro tip: for a super smooth mash, process the potatoes while they are still hot and use a whisk when incorporating the milk. If you like a special touch, sprinkle a bit of parmesan cheese on top before baking until golden.
Pro tip: for a super smooth mash, process the potatoes while they are still hot and use a whisk when incorporating the milk. If you like a special touch, sprinkle a bit of parmesan cheese on top before baking until golden.
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