Brazilian recipe
Creamy Broccoli Casserole (Escondidinho de brócolis)
Learn how to make a delicious and extra creamy broccoli casserole. A practical, healthy, and family-friendly Brazilian dish that is perfect for lunch.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup of requeijão
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 cup of milk
Salt to taste
6 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 unit of broccoli, chopped
1 tablespoon of butter
2 tablespoons of butter
Salt to taste
2 cloves of garlic, minced
200 g sliced or shredded mozzarella
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 cup of milk
Salt to taste
6 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 unit of broccoli, chopped
1 tablespoon of butter
2 tablespoons of butter
Salt to taste
2 cloves of garlic, minced
200 g sliced or shredded mozzarella
Where to find ingredients
Find these ingredients in the produce, dairy, and pantry aisles of your local supermarket. Use requeijão, a Brazilian creamy processed cheese spread; if unavailable, a thick cream cheese or soft goat cheese may serve 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 it 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 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
- Bake in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is well-browned
Observations
The broccoli escondidinho is a vegetarian choice that wins everyone over with the combination of its creamy mashed potato base and the distinct flavor of sautéed broccoli. This recipe is simple to prepare and is ready 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 enjoy a special touch, sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top before placing it in the oven to broil.
Pro tip: for an extra smooth mash, press the potatoes while still hot and use a whisk when incorporating the milk. If you enjoy a special touch, sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top before placing it in the oven to broil.
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