Brazilian recipe
Creamy Broccoli Casserole (Escondidinho de brócolis)
Master this simple and savory broccoli casserole. A practical, healthy, and beloved Brazilian recipe that is just perfect for family lunches.
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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 garlic cloves, minced
200 g mozzarella, sliced or grated
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 garlic cloves, minced
200 g mozzarella, sliced or grated
Where to find ingredients
You can find these fresh ingredients at your local community market or grocery stores, particularly in the fresh produce, dairy, and pantry aisles. For the specific Brazilian dairy product, requeijão, check the international or specialty cheese sections, or use a high-quality cream cheese 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 pan with the onions.
- Mix the purée ingredients thoroughly and cook over low heat for 5 minutes until smooth and homogeneous.
- Grease a baking dish with a little butter and spread the sautéed broccoli evenly on the bottom.
- Distribute the requeijão over the layer of broccoli.
- Cover everything with the potato purée and finish by spreading the mozzarella over the top.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is beautifully browned and bubbling.
Observations
This broccoli casserole is a vegetarian staple that wins everyone over with the perfect contrast between a velvety potato purée and the bold, savory notes of sautéed broccoli. It is a straightforward dish to prepare and comes together quickly in the oven.
A pro tip: for an exceptionally smooth purée, mash the potatoes while they are still hot and use a whisk when incorporating the milk. For an extra touch of flavor, sprinkle some parmesan cheese over the top before placing it under the broiler to get a golden crust.
A pro tip: for an exceptionally smooth purée, mash the potatoes while they are still hot and use a whisk when incorporating the milk. For an extra touch of flavor, sprinkle some parmesan cheese over the top before placing it under the broiler to get a golden crust.
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