Brazilian recipe
Creamy Broccoli Escondidinho (Escondidinho de brócolis)
Master this delicious and incredibly creamy broccoli escondidinho. A practical and healthy Brazilian recipe that is perfect for a family lunch.
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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 garlic cloves, minced
200 g sliced or shredded mozzarella
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 garlic cloves, minced
200 g sliced or shredded mozzarella
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh produce, dairy, and pantry staples like requeijão and mozzarella at local markets, supermarkets, or neighborhood grocery stores. If you cannot find authentic Brazilian requeijão, a high-quality cream cheese can serve 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 a separate pan, melt the butter and lightly brown the finely chopped onion
- Add the mashed potatoes, milk, and salt to the pot with the onions
- Mix all the mash ingredients thoroughly and cook over low heat for 5 minutes until smooth and homogeneous
- Grease a baking dish with a little butter and spread all the sautéed broccoli over the bottom
- Distribute the requeijão over the broccoli layer
- Cover everything with the potato mash and finish by spreading the mozzarella on top
- Bake in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is nicely golden and bubbly
Observations
Broccoli escondidinho is a vegetarian favorite that wins everyone over with its perfect balance between a smooth, creamy mash and the bold flavor of sautéed broccoli. This recipe is straightforward to assemble and bakes up quickly in the oven.
A golden tip: for an extra silky mash, process the potatoes while they are still hot and whisk in the milk with a wire whisk. If you prefer an extra special touch, sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top before putting it in the oven to broil.
A golden tip: for an extra silky mash, process the potatoes while they are still hot and whisk in the milk with a wire whisk. If you prefer an extra special touch, sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top before putting it in the oven to broil.
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