Brazilian recipe
Creamy Broccoli Casserole (Escondidinho de brócolis)
Discover how to make a delicious and incredibly creamy broccoli casserole. A practical, healthy Brazilian recipe that is perfect for a family lunch.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup requeijão
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 cup milk
Salt to taste
6 large potatoes, cooked and mashed
1 head of broccoli, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
2 cloves of garlic, minced
200 g mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 cup milk
Salt to taste
6 large potatoes, cooked and mashed
1 head of broccoli, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
2 cloves of garlic, minced
200 g mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh produce and dairy products at your local neighborhood market or supermarket. Requeijão is a specific Brazilian creamy cheese; if unavailable, a thick cream cheese may be used 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 aside.
- In another pan, melt the butter and lightly brown the 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.
- Place in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is well browned.
Observations
The broccoli escondidinho is a vegetarian option that wins everyone over with the combination of creamy mashed potatoes and the distinct flavor of sautéed broccoli. This recipe is very simple to prepare and is ready quickly in the oven.
A golden tip: for a very smooth mash, mash the potatoes while they are still hot and use a whisk when adding the milk. If you like a special touch, sprinkle a little parmesan cheese on top before placing it in the oven to broil.
A golden tip: for a very smooth mash, mash the potatoes while they are still hot and use a whisk when adding the milk. If you like a special touch, sprinkle a little parmesan cheese on top before placing it in the oven to broil.
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