Brazilian recipe
Creamy Broccoli Shepherd's Pie (Escondidinho de brócolis)
Discover how to make a delicious and extra creamy broccoli casserole. A practical and healthy Brazilian recipe that is perfect for family lunches.
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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 shredded
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 shredded
Where to find ingredients
You can find all ingredients at local grocery stores and produce markets. Look for dairy products like requeijão and mozzarella in the refrigerated section. As a substitute for requeijão, you may use cream cheese, though the texture and salt profile will differ slightly.
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 for the mash
- Mix all the mash ingredients well and let 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
- Bake in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is nicely golden
Observations
The broccoli escondidinho is a vegetarian option that delights everyone with its combination of smooth mashed potatoes and the bold flavor of sautéed broccoli. This recipe is very simple to prepare and is ready quickly in the oven.
A golden 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 a little parmesan cheese on top before baking to achieve a perfect golden crust.
A golden 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 a little parmesan cheese on top before baking to achieve a perfect golden crust.
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