Brazilian recipe
Creamy Broccoli Casserole (Escondidinho de brócolis)
Discover how to make this delicious and ultra-creamy broccoli casserole. A practical, healthy, and quintessentially Brazilian dish, perfect for family lunches.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup requeijão
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 cup milk
Salt to taste
6 large boiled and mashed potatoes
1 head of broccoli, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
2 cloves of minced garlic
200 g sliced or grated mozzarella
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 cup milk
Salt to taste
6 large boiled and mashed potatoes
1 head of broccoli, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
2 cloves of minced garlic
200 g sliced or grated mozzarella
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh produce like broccoli, potatoes, and garlic in the produce aisle of local markets. Requeijão, a specific Brazilian creamy cheese spread, and mozzarella can be found in the dairy or cheese section of supermarkets.
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 finely chopped onion.
- Add the mashed potatoes, milk, and salt to the pan with the onions.
- Mix the mash ingredients thoroughly and cook over low heat for 5 minutes until the texture is smooth.
- Grease a baking dish with a bit of butter and spread the entire batch of sautéed broccoli at the bottom.
- Distribute the requeijão over the layer of broccoli.
- Cover everything with the potato mash and finish by spreading the mozzarella on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is beautifully golden and bubbly.
Observations
The broccoli escondidinho is a vegetarian favorite that wins everyone over with the contrast between the velvety potato mash and the punchy flavor of sautéed broccoli. This recipe is simple to prepare and comes together quickly in the oven.
Pro tip: for an extra smooth mash, press the potatoes while still hot and use a whisk when incorporating the milk. If you prefer an extra special finish, sprinkle a bit of grated parmesan cheese over the top before broiling until golden.
Pro tip: for an extra smooth mash, press the potatoes while still hot and use a whisk when incorporating the milk. If you prefer an extra special finish, sprinkle a bit of grated parmesan cheese over the top before broiling until golden.
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