Brazilian recipe
Quick and Simple Mozzarella Soufflé (Souflé de muçarela)
Whip up a delicious and practical mozzarella soufflé using sliced bread. Perfect for a quick snack or light meal, this dish is a crowd-pleaser with its comforting, homemade appeal.
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Ingredients
12 slices of crustless white bread
200 g sliced ham
3 tomatoes, sliced
Dried oregano to taste
8 olives, chopped
300 g sliced mozzarella
500 ml milk
3 eggs
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
200 g sliced ham
3 tomatoes, sliced
Dried oregano to taste
8 olives, chopped
300 g sliced mozzarella
500 ml milk
3 eggs
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
Where to find ingredients
You can find these staples at local supermarkets in major centers like Dar es Salaam or Arusha. Look for fresh produce in the vegetable section, and high-quality dairy and deli meats in the refrigerated aisles of stores like Shoprite, Village Supermarket, or local grocers. Substitute the mozzarella with any good melting cheese if preferred.
Preparation method
- Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Line the bottom of the dish with half of the bread slices.
- Cover the bread with a layer of ham.
- Distribute the sliced tomatoes over the ham.
- Scatter the chopped olives over the top.
- Add the sliced mozzarella.
- Sprinkle oregano over the filling to taste.
- Cover with the remaining slices of bread.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the milk, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the milk and egg mixture evenly over the soufflé.
- Let the preparation rest for 10 minutes.
- Dot the top of the bread with small pieces of butter.
- Sprinkle with the grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C until golden brown and gratinated.
Observations
This mozzarella soufflé is a comforting, easy-to-make dish, ideal for a quick snack or a light meal. Using sliced sandwich bread as a base, it layers flavor with ham and mozzarella, then is baked until golden and bubbling. It is a highly versatile option that can easily be adapted with your favorite ingredients.
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