Brazilian recipe
Creamy broccoli shepherd's pie (Escondidinho de brócolis)
Learn how to make a delicious and very creamy broccoli shepherd's pie. This Brazilian recipe is practical, healthy, and perfect for a family lunch.
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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, cooked and mashed
1 head of broccoli, chopped
1 tablespoon of butter
2 tablespoons of butter
Salt to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
200 g of mozzarella, sliced or grated
1 tablespoon of finely chopped onion
1 cup of milk
Salt to taste
6 large potatoes, cooked and mashed
1 head of broccoli, chopped
1 tablespoon of butter
2 tablespoons of butter
Salt to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
200 g of mozzarella, sliced or grated
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh produce like broccoli, potatoes, and onions at local markets or neighborhood grocery stores. Dairy items such as butter, milk, mozzarella, and the authentic Brazilian requeijão are available in the refrigerated section of supermarkets.
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 pot for the mash
- Mix all the ingredients for the mash well and let it cook over low heat for 5 minutes until homogeneous
- Grease a baking dish with a little butter and spread all the sautéed broccoli at the bottom
- Distribute the requeijão over the broccoli layer
- 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 and bubbly
Observations
The broccoli shepherd's pie is a vegetarian option that wins everyone over with the combination of a creamy mashed potato layer and the distinct flavor of sautéed broccoli. This recipe is quite simple to prepare and is ready quickly in the oven.
Pro tip: for a perfectly 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 some Parmesan cheese on top before placing it in the oven to broil.
Pro tip: for a perfectly 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 some Parmesan cheese on top before placing it in the oven to broil.
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