Brazilian recipe
Homemade Bauru Casserole: Easy and Delicious Recipe
An oven-baked version of the classic Bauru, this savory cake combines ham, mozzarella, and a flavorful sauce in a fluffy batter. Perfect for a snack or a quick meal.
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Ingredients
200 ml coconut milk
3 eggs
500 ml milk
250 ml vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon baking powder
Salt to taste
1 medium onion, chopped
10 green olives, chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon oregano
250 g chopped ham
300 g chopped mozzarella cheese
Butter or margarine for greasing
All-purpose flour for dusting
Grated Parmesan cheese to taste
Oregano to taste
3 eggs
500 ml milk
250 ml vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon baking powder
Salt to taste
1 medium onion, chopped
10 green olives, chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon oregano
250 g chopped ham
300 g chopped mozzarella cheese
Butter or margarine for greasing
All-purpose flour for dusting
Grated Parmesan cheese to taste
Oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
Coconut milk is readily available in the international foods aisle or the baking section of most large supermarkets. It can also be found in Latin or Asian markets.
Eggs, milk, vegetable oil, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, onions, green olives, tomato sauce, oregano, ham, mozzarella cheese, butter/margarine, and Parmesan cheese are standard pantry staples and can be found in the dairy, produce, or international sections of any supermarket.
For more authentic or a wider variety of cheeses, look in specialty cheese shops or larger supermarkets with extensive cheese selections.
Eggs, milk, vegetable oil, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, onions, green olives, tomato sauce, oregano, ham, mozzarella cheese, butter/margarine, and Parmesan cheese are standard pantry staples and can be found in the dairy, produce, or international sections of any supermarket.
For more authentic or a wider variety of cheeses, look in specialty cheese shops or larger supermarkets with extensive cheese selections.
Preparation method
- In a blender, combine the coconut milk, eggs, milk, oil, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt until you achieve a homogeneous batter
- Set the batter aside
- In a separate bowl, mix the chopped onion, chopped olives, tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon of oregano, and salt to taste
- Set the filling aside
- Grease a rectangular baking dish (approximately 28 cm x 19 cm x 5 cm) with butter or margarine and dust with flour
- Pour half of the reserved batter into the prepared dish
- Distribute the chopped ham, chopped mozzarella, and the tomato sauce filling evenly over the batter
- Cover the filling with the remaining batter
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and oregano to taste over the top
- Bake in a preheated oven at medium temperature (180°C or 350°F) for approximately 45 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and firm
Observations
The Bauru Casserole is an adaptation of the popular Brazilian recipe, transformed into a practical and comforting savory cake. This baked version eliminates the need for bread, featuring a fluffy batter and a generous filling of ham and cheese, all enveloped in a homemade tomato sauce.
It's an ideal recipe for those seeking a flavorful and easy-to-prepare meal, perfect for lunch, dinner, or a hearty snack. The combination of ingredients guarantees a dish that pleases all palates, with the practicality that only an oven-baked preparation can offer.
It's an ideal recipe for those seeking a flavorful and easy-to-prepare meal, perfect for lunch, dinner, or a hearty snack. The combination of ingredients guarantees a dish that pleases all palates, with the practicality that only an oven-baked preparation can offer.
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