Brazilian recipe
Baked Stuffed Cauliflower with Ham and Cheese (Couve-flor recheada)
A delicious, crowd-pleasing dish featuring a whole head of cauliflower stuffed with layers of ham and cheese, baked to golden perfection.
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Ingredients
1 medium head of cauliflower, cleaned
300g sliced ham
300g sliced mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small tub of requeijão cremoso
1 can of heavy cream
Salt to taste
300g sliced ham
300g sliced mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small tub of requeijão cremoso
1 can of heavy cream
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh cauliflower at local markets or produce sections of supermarkets in Malawi. Requeijão cremoso is a traditional Brazilian cream cheese; if unavailable, a thick, mild cream cheese or a smooth blend of feta and heavy cream can serve as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Boil the cauliflower in salted water until it is al dente.
- Drain well and place it 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 distribute them among the cauliflower florets, filling the gaps.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the margarine over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden.
- Add the requeijão cremoso and mix well.
- Stir in the heavy cream and heat the mixture without letting it come to a boil.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the stuffed cauliflower.
- Bake in a preheated high-temperature oven until browned and gratinéed.
Observations
This stuffed cauliflower recipe is a creative and flavorful way to make a vegetable the centerpiece of a complete meal.
Perfect for those looking for a wholesome and nutritious option, the cauliflower is first parboiled before being generously stuffed with slices of savory ham and mozzarella cheese. A rich, creamy topping made with requeijão and heavy cream coats the vegetable, which is then baked until bubbly and perfectly golden.
It is a versatile dish that suits any palate, ideal for family lunches or a special dinner. The preparation is straightforward, and the result is a visually stunning and incredibly delicious centerpiece.
Perfect for those looking for a wholesome and nutritious option, the cauliflower is first parboiled before being generously stuffed with slices of savory ham and mozzarella cheese. A rich, creamy topping made with requeijão and heavy cream coats the vegetable, which is then baked until bubbly and perfectly golden.
It is a versatile dish that suits any palate, ideal for family lunches or a special dinner. The preparation is straightforward, and the result is a visually stunning and incredibly delicious centerpiece.
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