Brazilian recipe
Baked Stuffed Cauliflower (Couve-flor recheada)
A flavorful and practical dish featuring cauliflower stuffed with ham and cheese, oven-gratinéed to perfection for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
1 medium cauliflower, whole and cleaned
300 g sliced ham
300 g sliced mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small tub requeijão cremoso
1 can (approx. 300g) heavy cream
Salt to taste
300 g sliced ham
300 g sliced mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small tub requeijão cremoso
1 can (approx. 300g) heavy cream
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh produce and dairy essentials at local markets or supermarkets across the island. Look for 'requeijão' in the specialty or international dairy aisles. As a substitute if unavailable, a thick cream cheese or a blend of mascarpone and parmesan can be used, though requeijão provides the authentic creamy texture.
Preparation method
- Boil the cauliflower in salted water until al dente.
- Drain well and place in a greased baking dish, approximately 28 cm in diameter.
- Prepare the filling: roll up one slice of ham with one 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.
- Add the requeijão cremoso and mix well.
- Stir in the heavy cream and heat the mixture, ensuring it does not boil.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the stuffed cauliflower.
- Bake in a preheated high-temperature oven until the top is golden and gratinéed.
Observations
This stuffed cauliflower recipe is a creative and delicious way to showcase this vegetable, turning it into the centerpiece of a complete meal.
Ideal for those seeking a light and nutritious alternative, the cauliflower is boiled and then generously stuffed with slices of ham and mozzarella cheese. A creamy topping of requeijão and heavy cream finishes the dish, which is then baked until golden and bubbling.
It is a versatile option that appeals to all palates, perfect for a family lunch or a special dinner. The preparation is straightforward, and the result is a visually appealing and incredibly savory dish.
Ideal for those seeking a light and nutritious alternative, the cauliflower is boiled and then generously stuffed with slices of ham and mozzarella cheese. A creamy topping of requeijão and heavy cream finishes the dish, which is then baked until golden and bubbling.
It is a versatile option that appeals to all palates, perfect for a family lunch or a special dinner. The preparation is straightforward, and the result is a visually appealing and incredibly savory dish.
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