Brazilian recipe
Easy Baked Stuffed Cauliflower (Couve-flor recheada)
A delicious and straightforward recipe for cauliflower stuffed with ham and cheese. A tasty, practical option for lunch or dinner, baked until golden.
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Ingredients
1 medium cauliflower, whole and cleaned
300 g sliced ham
300 g sliced mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small tub creamy processed cheese (requeijão)
1 tin table cream (creme de leite)
Salt to taste
300 g sliced ham
300 g sliced mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small tub creamy processed cheese (requeijão)
1 tin table cream (creme de leite)
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Cauliflower, onions, and margarine are available at local markets. Ham, mozzarella, and canned table cream are found in supermarket dairy and pantry aisles. Processed cream cheese can be found in the dairy section; if unavailable, a mild spreadable cream cheese can be used as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Boil the cauliflower in salted water until al dente
- Drain well and place it in a greased baking dish about 28 cm in diameter
- Prepare the stuffing: roll up a slice of ham with a slice of mozzarella cheese
- Cut each roll in half and distribute them between the cauliflower florets, filling the gaps
- In a medium pan, melt the margarine over medium heat
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden
- Add the creamy processed cheese and mix well
- Stir in the table cream and heat the mixture without letting it boil
- Season with salt to taste
- Pour the creamy sauce over the stuffed cauliflower
- Place in a preheated oven at a high temperature to gratinate until golden brown
Observations
This stuffed cauliflower recipe is a creative and flavorful way to showcase this vegetable, making it the star 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 processed cream cheese and table cream finishes the dish, which goes into the oven to gratinate and brown. It is a versatile choice that appeals to all tastes, perfect for a family lunch or a special dinner. The preparation is simple and the result is a visually appealing and incredibly savory dish.
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