Brazilian recipe
Creamy Broccoli Casserole (Escondidinho de brócolis)
Learn how to make a delicious and super creamy broccoli casserole. A practical, healthy, and perfect Brazilian recipe for a family lunch.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup requeijão
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 cup milk
Salt to taste
6 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 unit broccoli, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
200 g mozzarella, sliced or grated
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 cup milk
Salt to taste
6 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 unit broccoli, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
200 g mozzarella, sliced or grated
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these ingredients at local supermarkets and open-air markets. Look for requeijão in the dairy section; if 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 for the mash
- Mix all the mash ingredients well and let cook over low heat for 5 minutes until smooth
- 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 bubbly
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 recipe is quite simple to prepare and is ready quickly in the oven.
Pro tip: for a smooth mash, crush the potatoes while they are still hot and use a whisk when adding the milk. If you like a special touch, sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top before placing it in the oven to gratinate.
Pro tip: for a smooth mash, crush the potatoes while they are still hot and use a whisk when adding the milk. If you like a special touch, sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top before placing it in the oven to gratinate.
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