Brazilian recipe
Creamy Broccoli Casserole (Escondidinho de brócolis)
Learn how to make a delicious, ultra-creamy broccoli casserole. A practical and wholesome Brazilian-style recipe, perfect for family lunch.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup requeijão
1 tbsp finely chopped onion
1 cup 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 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
You can find these ingredients at local grocery stores and produce markets. Requeijão is a specific Brazilian creamy cheese spread; if unavailable, a thick cream cheese may be used as a substitute.
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 puree pan
- Mix all the puree ingredients well and cook over low heat for 5 minutes until smooth and homogeneous
- Grease a baking dish with a little butter and spread all the sautéed broccoli on the bottom
- Distribute the requeijão over the broccoli layer
- Cover everything with the mashed potatoes and finish by spreading the mozzarella on top
- Place in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is perfectly melted and golden
Observations
The broccoli escondidinho is a vegetarian favorite that wins everyone over with the combination of silky mashed potatoes and the bold flavor of sautéed broccoli. This dish is simple to prepare and bakes up 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 want a special touch, sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top before placing it under the broiler to get a golden crust.
Pro tip: for an extra smooth mash, press the potatoes while still hot and use a whisk when incorporating the milk. If you want a special touch, sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top before placing it under the broiler to get a golden crust.
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