Brazilian recipe
Creamy Broccoli Casserole (Escondidinho de brócolis)
Discover how to prepare a delicious and ultra-creamy broccoli casserole. This Brazilian recipe is practical, healthy, and 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 potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 head of broccoli, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
200 g mozzarella, sliced or grated
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 cup milk
Salt to taste
6 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 head of broccoli, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
200 g mozzarella, sliced or grated
Where to find ingredients
You can find these staples at any local supermarket or fresh food market. If requeijão is unavailable, a high-quality cream cheese can serve as a substitute for the texture, though it will differ slightly from the original ingredient.
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 with the onion.
- Mix all the mash ingredients well and let it cook over low heat for 5 minutes until smooth.
- Grease a baking dish with a little butter and spread all 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.
- Place in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is nicely browned and bubbly.
Observations
The broccoli escondidinho is a vegetarian option that wins everyone over with the combination of creamy mashed potatoes and the bold flavor of sautéed broccoli. This dish is very simple to prepare and is ready in no time once it goes into the oven.
A golden tip: for a smooth mash, mash the potatoes while they are still hot and use a whisk when adding the milk. If you like an extra touch, sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top before placing it in the oven to gratinate.
A golden tip: for a smooth mash, mash the potatoes while they are still hot and use a whisk when adding the milk. If you like an extra touch, sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top before placing it in the oven to gratinate.
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