Brazilian recipe
Quick and Easy Stuffed Cauliflower (Couve-flor recheada)
A delicious, simple take on stuffed cauliflower with ham and cheese. This family-favourite, cheesy baked dish makes for a fantastic quick lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
1 medium head of cauliflower, whole and cleaned
300g sliced ham
300g sliced mozzarella
2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small tub of cream cheese (requeijão cremoso)
1 can table cream (creme de leite)
Salt to taste
300g sliced ham
300g sliced mozzarella
2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small tub of cream cheese (requeijão cremoso)
1 can table cream (creme de leite)
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can easily pick up most of these items at any local supermarket or green grocer. For the cauliflower, head to the fresh produce section. The ham and mozzarella are available at any deli counter or pre-packed chiller section. For 'requeijão cremoso' (a smooth, spreadable Brazilian cream cheese), check the imported or Latin section of major supermarkets, or a local specialty food shop; if you can't find it, a thick plain cream cheese is a decent substitute, though the original brings that authentic flavour. Table cream ('creme de leite') is found in the tinned goods or baking aisle.
Preparation method
- Boil the cauliflower in salted water until it reaches an al dente texture
- Drain it well and place it in a greased baking dish, roughly 28cm in diameter
- Get the filling ready: roll up a slice of ham with a slice of mozzarella
- Cut each roll in half and tuck them into the spaces between the cauliflower florets
- In a medium pot, melt the margarine over medium heat
- Toss in the chopped onion and fry until it turns golden
- Stir in the cream cheese until well combined
- Add the table cream and warm through, being careful not to let it boil
- Season with salt to your liking
- Pour the creamy sauce all over the stuffed cauliflower
- Pop it into a preheated high-temperature oven and bake until it’s beautifully golden and gratinéed
Observations
This stuffed cauliflower recipe is a creative and tasty way to turn a humble vegetable into the star of your meal. It’s a great option if you’re looking for something light yet filling, featuring tender cauliflower packed with slices of ham and creamy mozzarella. The whole dish is finished with a velvety topping and baked until golden and bubbly.
It’s a super versatile recipe that always goes down well, whether you’re serving it for a midweek family lunch or a relaxed dinner. The prep is no-fuss, and you end up with a proper comfort food dish that looks great on the table and tastes even better.
It’s a super versatile recipe that always goes down well, whether you’re serving it for a midweek family lunch or a relaxed dinner. The prep is no-fuss, and you end up with a proper comfort food dish that looks great on the table and tastes even better.
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