Brazilian recipe
Calabresa and Cheese Pastel Filling (Recheio de pastel de calabresa com queijo)
Discover how to make a classic, savory filling using smoky sausage and melted cheese, perfect for crispy homemade pastries.
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Ingredients
300g grated linguiça calabresa
1 small onion, finely diced
250g grated mozzarella or small cheese cubes
Dried oregano to taste
1 small onion, finely diced
250g grated mozzarella or small cheese cubes
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find linguiça calabresa at specialty delis or larger supermarket butcher counters. If unavailable, a smoked pork sausage with similar seasoning makes a suitable substitute. Mozzarella and onions are widely available at local markets and grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Place the grated linguiça calabresa and diced onion into a frying pan.
- Sauté the ingredients for a few minutes until the onion softens and the sausage takes on a light golden color.
- Drain any excess fat that has collected at the bottom of the pan.
- Transfer the sausage mixture into a bowl and stir in the mozzarella.
- Sprinkle the oregano over the mix and toss everything together until well combined.
- Allow the filling to cool down completely before filling your pastries to ensure the residual heat does not melt the cheese too early.
Observations
This filling balances the robust, smoky profile of linguiça calabresa with the melty, gooey consistency of cheese. The essential trick is to let the mixture cool down completely before assembling your pastries; this prevents the cheese from melting prematurely during the process and ensures a perfect, molten texture when you take that first bite.
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