Brazilian recipe
Creamy Broccoli Mash Bake (Escondidinho de brócolis)
Master this delicious and indulgent broccoli mash bake. A classic Brazilian vegetarian recipe that is both practical and perfect for a family lunch.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup requeijão
1 tbsp finely chopped onion
1 cup milk
Salt to taste
6 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 head of broccoli, chopped
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp butter
Salt to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
200 g mozzarella, sliced or grated
1 tbsp finely chopped onion
1 cup milk
Salt to taste
6 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 head of broccoli, chopped
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp butter
Salt to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
200 g mozzarella, sliced or grated
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh broccoli, potatoes, milk, and butter at any local supermarket or neighborhood greengrocer ('sabzi mandi'). Requeijão is a specific Brazilian creamy cheese product; if unavailable, a thick, mild cream cheese serves as a suitable substitute. Mozzarella is easily sourced at any dairy counter or supermarket aisle.
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 gently brown the chopped onion.
- Add the mashed potatoes, milk, and salt to the pan with the onions.
- Mix all the mash ingredients thoroughly and cook over low heat for 5 minutes until the consistency is smooth and homogeneous.
- Grease a baking dish with a little butter and spread all the sautéed broccoli across the bottom.
- Distribute the requeijão over the layer of broccoli.
- Cover everything with the potato mash and finish by spreading the mozzarella on top.
- Place in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is beautifully golden and bubbling.
Observations
The broccoli mash bake is a vegetarian favourite that wins everyone over with the perfect balance between a smooth, creamy mash and the bold flavour of sautéed broccoli. This recipe is straightforward to prepare and cooks quickly in the oven.
Pro tip: for an extra silky mash, mash the potatoes while still hot and use a whisk when incorporating the milk. If you want an extra touch of indulgence, sprinkle some grated Parmesan over the top before baking until golden.
Pro tip: for an extra silky mash, mash the potatoes while still hot and use a whisk when incorporating the milk. If you want an extra touch of indulgence, sprinkle some grated Parmesan over the top before baking until golden.
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