Brazilian recipe
Creamy Broccoli Casserole (Escondidinho de brócolis)
Discover how to make a delicious and creamy broccoli casserole. This Brazilian recipe is practical, healthy, and perfect for family lunches.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup of requeijão
1 tablespoon of 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 of mozzarella, sliced or shredded
1 tablespoon of 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 of mozzarella, sliced or shredded
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local supermarkets such as SM Supermarket or Robinsons Supermarket, particularly in the produce section for fresh broccoli and the dairy aisle for requeijão and cheeses. For the requeijão, look for Brazilian-style processed cream cheese in international import sections if not available in standard shelves.
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 potato mash and finish by spreading the mozzarella on top
- Bake in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is well browned and bubbly
Observations
The broccoli escondidinho is a vegetarian option that wins everyone over with the combination of a smooth, creamy mash and the bold flavor of sautéed broccoli. This recipe is very straightforward to prepare and cooks quickly in the oven.
Pro tip: for a perfectly smooth mash, mash the potatoes while still hot and use a wire whisk when adding the milk. If you like a special touch, sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top before placing it in the oven to gratinate.
Pro tip: for a perfectly smooth mash, mash the potatoes while still hot and use a wire whisk when adding the milk. If you like a special touch, sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top before placing it in the oven to gratinate.
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