Brazilian recipe
Creamy Broccoli Casserole (Escondidinho de brócolis)
Learn how to prepare a delicious and ultra-creamy broccoli casserole. This practical and wholesome Brazilian recipe is the perfect choice for a family lunch.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup requeijão
1 tbsp finely chopped onion
1 cup milk
Salt to taste
6 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 head of broccoli, chopped
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp butter
Salt to taste
2 cloves of garlic, minced
200 g mozzarella, sliced or grated
1 tbsp finely chopped onion
1 cup milk
Salt to taste
6 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 head of broccoli, chopped
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp butter
Salt to taste
2 cloves of garlic, minced
200 g mozzarella, sliced or grated
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these fresh ingredients at local supermarkets such as NTUC FairPrice, Cold Storage, or Giant. Requeijão is a specific Brazilian creamy cheese spread, typically found in the international or specialty products section of major grocers.
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 onions.
- Mix all the mash ingredients thoroughly and cook over low heat for 5 minutes until the texture is smooth.
- Grease a baking dish with a little butter and spread all the sautéed broccoli evenly on the bottom.
- Distribute the requeijão over the broccoli layer.
- 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 beautifully golden and melted.
Observations
The broccoli escondidinho is a vegetarian classic that wins everyone over with its combination of creamy mashed potato and the bold flavor of sautéed broccoli. This dish is simple to assemble and cooks quickly in the oven.
A pro tip: for a perfectly smooth mash, mash the potatoes while they are still hot and use a whisk when incorporating the milk. If you enjoy a special finish, sprinkle some parmesan cheese over the top before browning it in the oven.
A pro tip: for a perfectly smooth mash, mash the potatoes while they are still hot and use a whisk when incorporating the milk. If you enjoy a special finish, sprinkle some parmesan cheese over the top before browning it in the oven.
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