Brazilian recipe
Sausage and Cheese Filling for Pastries
Learn how to prepare a classic and flavorful calabresa sausage and cheese filling for pastéis, perfect for a quick and much-loved snack.
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Ingredients
300g grated calabresa sausage
1 small onion, chopped
250g shredded or finely diced mozzarella cheese
Oregano to taste
1 small onion, chopped
250g shredded or finely diced mozzarella cheese
Oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
Calabresa sausage can be found in the cured meats section of most supermarkets.
Mozzarella cheese is widely available in dairy sections of grocery stores.
Mozzarella cheese is widely available in dairy sections of grocery stores.
Method
- Place the grated calabresa sausage and chopped onion in a skillet
- Sauté the ingredients for a few moments until the onion wilts and the sausage lightly browns
- Drain all excess fat from the pan
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the mozzarella
- Sprinkle oregano over the mixture and combine well
- Let the filling cool completely before assembling the pastries to prevent the heat from melting the cheese prematurely
Notes
This filling combines the smoky flavor of sausage with the creaminess of melted cheese. The key is to let the mixture cool so that the cheese doesn't melt completely before frying, ensuring the perfect texture when you bite into the pastry.
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