Brazilian recipe
Creamy Broccoli Escondidinho (Escondidinho de brócolis)
Master this delicious and incredibly creamy broccoli escondidinho. A practical, healthy, and quintessential Brazilian recipe that is 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, 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, sliced or shredded
Where to find ingredients
You can find these fresh ingredients at your local supermarket or farmers market. Requeijão is a specific Brazilian creamy cheese product; if unavailable, a high-quality cream cheese or spreadable processed cheese is a common 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 a separate pan, melt the butter and lightly brown the chopped onion
- Add the mashed potatoes, milk, and salt to the pot with the onion
- Mix the mash ingredients well and cook over low heat for 5 minutes until smooth and homogeneous
- Grease a baking dish with a bit of butter and spread all the sautéed broccoli on the bottom
- Distribute the requeijão over the broccoli layer
- Cover everything with the mashed potatoes and finish by spreading the mozzarella on top
- Bake in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is nicely browned and bubbly
Observations
The broccoli escondidinho is a vegetarian favorite that wins everyone over with the perfect balance between the creamy mashed potato base and the distinct flavor of the sautéed broccoli. This recipe is simple to prepare and is ready in no time after baking in the oven.
Pro tip: for an extra smooth mash, mash the potatoes while they are still hot and use a wire whisk when adding the milk. If you fancy a special touch, sprinkle a bit of Parmesan cheese on top before placing it in the oven to broil.
Pro tip: for an extra smooth mash, mash the potatoes while they are still hot and use a wire whisk when adding the milk. If you fancy a special touch, sprinkle a bit of Parmesan cheese on top before placing it in the oven to broil.
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