Brazilian recipe
Stuffed Whole Roasted Cauliflower (Couve-flor recheada)
A crowd-pleasing cauliflower dish stuffed with ham and cheese, baked until golden and bubbling for a perfect weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
1 medium whole, trimmed cauliflower
300 g sliced ham
300 g sliced mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp margarine
1 medium onion, finely minced
1 small tub requeijão cremoso
1 tin table cream (creme de leite)
Salt to taste
300 g sliced ham
300 g sliced mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp margarine
1 medium onion, finely minced
1 small tub requeijão cremoso
1 tin table cream (creme de leite)
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh cauliflower at local produce markets. Requeijão cremoso, a characteristic Brazilian spreadable cheese, is essential for the authentic texture; look for it in specialized international grocers. As a substitute, you may use a blend of cream cheese and heavy cream, though the flavor profile will differ.
Preparation method
- Boil the cauliflower in salted water until al dente.
- Drain thoroughly and place in a greased baking dish about 28 cm in diameter.
- Prepare the filling: roll up a slice of ham with a slice of mozzarella cheese.
- Cut each roll in half and tuck them between the cauliflower florets to fill the gaps.
- Melt the margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced onion and sauté until golden.
- Stir in the requeijão cremoso and mix well.
- Incorporate the table cream and heat through, being careful not to let it boil.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the stuffed cauliflower.
- Bake in a preheated high-temperature oven until the top is golden and bubbling.
Observations
This stuffed cauliflower recipe is a creative and flavorful way to elevate this humble vegetable, turning it into the star of your dinner table.
Ideal for those seeking a light yet satisfying meal, the cauliflower is first parboiled and then generously stuffed with layers of ham and mozzarella cheese. A rich, velvety topping of requeijão and cream brings the components together, finishing in the oven until perfectly gratinated and golden.
It is a versatile dish that suits any palate, making it a wonderful choice for a family lunch or an intimate dinner. The preparation is straightforward, resulting in a visually impressive and deeply savory experience.
Ideal for those seeking a light yet satisfying meal, the cauliflower is first parboiled and then generously stuffed with layers of ham and mozzarella cheese. A rich, velvety topping of requeijão and cream brings the components together, finishing in the oven until perfectly gratinated and golden.
It is a versatile dish that suits any palate, making it a wonderful choice for a family lunch or an intimate dinner. The preparation is straightforward, resulting in a visually impressive and deeply savory experience.
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