Brazilian recipe
Stuffed Cauliflower with Ham and Cheese (Couve-flor recheada)
A delicious whole roasted cauliflower stuffed with savoury ham and cheese, then topped with a creamy sauce and baked until golden.
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Ingredients
1 medium whole cauliflower, cleaned
300g sliced ham
300g sliced mozzarella
2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small tub of requeijão cremoso
1 tin of table cream (creme de leite)
Salt to taste
300g sliced ham
300g sliced mozzarella
2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small tub of requeijão cremoso
1 tin of table cream (creme de leite)
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh cauliflower, ham, and mozzarella at local markets like those in Freetown or large supermarkets. Requeijão cremoso is a specific Brazilian-style creamy cheese spread; if unavailable, a thick cream cheese can be used as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Boil the cauliflower in salted water until al dente.
- Drain well and place it into a greased baking dish, approximately 28 cm in diameter.
- Prepare the filling: roll up a slice of ham with a slice of mozzarella cheese.
- Cut each roll in half and tuck them into the spaces between the cauliflower florets.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the margarine over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden.
- Stir in the requeijão cremoso and mix well.
- Add the table cream and heat the mixture through, being careful not to let it boil.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the stuffed cauliflower.
- Place in a preheated high-temperature oven to gratinate until golden brown.
Observations
This stuffed cauliflower recipe is a creative and flavoursome way to showcase this versatile vegetable, making it the star of any main course. It is an ideal choice for those looking for a lighter, yet nutritious meal. The cauliflower is first parboiled and then generously stuffed with layers of ham and mozzarella cheese. A creamy sauce, made with requeijão and double cream, finishes the dish before it is placed in the oven to gratinate until perfectly golden.
This dish is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for a family lunch or a special dinner. The preparation is straightforward, and the result is both visually impressive and incredibly satisfying.
This dish is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for a family lunch or a special dinner. The preparation is straightforward, and the result is both visually impressive and incredibly satisfying.
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