Brazilian recipe
Creamy Broccoli Escondidinho (Escondidinho de brócolis)
Learn how to prepare a delicious and wonderfully creamy broccoli escondidinho. This Brazilian vegetarian recipe is practical, healthy, and perfect for a family lunch.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup of requeijão
1 tbsp finely chopped onion
1 cup of milk
Salt to taste
6 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 head of broccoli, chopped
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp butter
Salt to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
200 g mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
1 tbsp finely chopped onion
1 cup of milk
Salt to taste
6 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 head of broccoli, chopped
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp butter
Salt to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
200 g mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh vegetables and dairy products at local neighborhood markets or supermarkets. For the authentic Brazilian ingredients like requeijão, look for specialty aisles that carry Latin American or Brazilian food products. If unavailable, a mild, spreadable cream cheese can serve as a substitute for the requeijão.
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 another pan, melt the butter and lightly brown the finely chopped onion
- Add the mashed potatoes, milk, and salt to the pan for the mash
- Mix all the mash ingredients well and cook over low heat for 5 minutes until smooth
- Grease a baking dish with a little butter and spread all of the sautéed broccoli on the bottom
- Distribute the requeijão over the layer of broccoli
- 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 well browned
Observations
The broccoli escondidinho is a vegetarian option that wins everyone over with the combination of a creamy mashed potato layer and the distinct flavor of sautéed broccoli. This recipe is straightforward to prepare and bakes quickly in the oven.
Pro tip: for a perfectly smooth mash, crush the potatoes while still hot and use a whisk when incorporating the milk. If you enjoy an extra special touch, sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top before placing it under the broiler to brown.
Pro tip: for a perfectly smooth mash, crush the potatoes while still hot and use a whisk when incorporating the milk. If you enjoy an extra special touch, sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top before placing it under the broiler to brown.
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