Brazilian recipe
Stuffed Cauliflower (Couve-flor recheada)
A creative and tasty way to serve cauliflower, stuffed with ham and cheese and finished with a creamy gratin sauce.
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Ingredients
1 medium, whole, and clean cauliflower
300 g sliced ham
300 g sliced mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small tub creamy requeijão
1 can table cream
Salt to taste
300 g sliced ham
300 g sliced mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small tub creamy requeijão
1 can table cream
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh produce and dairy at local grocery stores or supermarkets. Requeijão is a specific Brazilian cream cheese; if unavailable, a thick spreadable cream cheese can be used as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Cook the cauliflower in salted water until al dente.
- Drain well and place in a greased baking dish approximately 28 cm in diameter.
- Prepare the filling: roll up one slice of ham with one slice of mozzarella cheese.
- Cut each roll in half and distribute them between the cauliflower florets, filling the spaces.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the margarine over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden.
- Add the creamy requeijão and mix well.
- Stir in the table cream and heat the mixture without letting it boil.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the stuffed cauliflower.
- Place in a preheated oven at high temperature to gratinate until golden brown.
Observations
This stuffed cauliflower recipe is a creative and flavorful way to serve this vegetable, making it the star of a complete meal.
Perfect for those seeking a light and nutritious alternative, the cauliflower is first cooked and then generously stuffed with slices of ham and mozzarella cheese. A creamy topping of requeijão and table cream finishes the dish, which is then baked until golden and bubbling.
It is a versatile option that pleases all palates, ideal for a family lunch or a special dinner. The preparation is straightforward, and the result is a visually appealing and incredibly tasty dish.
Perfect for those seeking a light and nutritious alternative, the cauliflower is first cooked and then generously stuffed with slices of ham and mozzarella cheese. A creamy topping of requeijão and table cream finishes the dish, which is then baked until golden and bubbling.
It is a versatile option that pleases all palates, ideal for a family lunch or a special dinner. The preparation is straightforward, and the result is a visually appealing and incredibly tasty dish.
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