Brazilian recipe
Creamy Broccoli Pie (Escondidinho de brócolis)
Learn how to make a delicious and very creamy broccoli pie. This practical, healthy Brazilian recipe 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, boiled and mashed
1 head of broccoli, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
200g mozzarella, sliced or shredded
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 cup milk
Salt to taste
6 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 head of broccoli, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
200g mozzarella, sliced or shredded
Where to find ingredients
You can find these fresh vegetables, dairy products, and pantry staples at local supermarkets or open-air food markets. 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 them 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 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 well browned and bubbly.
Observations
The broccoli escondidinho is a vegetarian option that wins everyone over with the combination of creamy mashed potatoes and the bold flavor of sautéed broccoli. This recipe is quite simple to prepare and is ready quickly in the oven.
Pro 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 some Parmesan cheese on top before baking until golden.
Pro 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 some Parmesan cheese on top before baking until golden.
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