Brazilian recipe
Mozzarella and Bread Soufflé (Souflé de muçarela)
Prepare this practical mozzarella and bread soufflé. Perfect for a quick snack or light meal, it is a comforting dish with a golden, baked finish.
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Ingredients
12 slices of crustless white bread
200g sliced ham
3 sliced tomatoes
Dried oregano to taste
8 pitted olives, chopped
300g sliced mozzarella
500ml milk
3 eggs
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
200g sliced ham
3 sliced tomatoes
Dried oregano to taste
8 pitted olives, chopped
300g sliced mozzarella
500ml milk
3 eggs
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
Where to find ingredients
Most ingredients can be found in any local supermarket. For the 'muçarela', a standard British mozzarella or a mild cheddar can be used as a substitute if desired. Crustless bread is widely available in the bakery aisle.
Preparation method
- Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Line the bottom of the dish with half of the bread slices.
- Cover the bread with a layer of ham.
- Arrange the sliced tomatoes over the ham.
- Scatter the chopped olives over the tomatoes.
- Add the sliced mozzarella.
- Sprinkle oregano to taste over the filling.
- Cover with the remaining bread slices.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs with the milk, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the egg and milk mixture evenly over the soufflé.
- Allow the preparation to rest for 10 minutes.
- Distribute small dabs of butter over the bread.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C until golden and gratinated.
Observations
This mozzarella soufflé is a comforting recipe that is straightforward to prepare, making it an excellent choice for a quick snack or a light meal. By using sliced bread as a base, it creates savoury layers with ham and mozzarella that are baked until golden. This is a versatile option that can easily be adapted with other ingredients of your choosing.
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