Brazilian recipe
Creamy Broccoli Casserole (Escondidinho de brócolis)
Discover how to make this delicious and ultra-creamy broccoli casserole. A practical, healthy, and quintessential Brazilian recipe that is perfect for a family lunch.
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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
200g mozzarella, sliced or shredded
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
200g mozzarella, sliced or shredded
Where to find ingredients
You can find potatoes, onions, garlic, and broccoli in any produce department. Requeijão is a creamy Brazilian processed cheese available at specialty Latin American markets or international food sections; as a substitute for a similar texture, you may use cream cheese, although the authentic flavor will differ.
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 the texture is uniform.
- Grease a baking dish with a little butter and spread all of the sautéed broccoli across the bottom.
- Distribute the requeijão over the layer of broccoli.
- Cover the dish with the mashed potato purée and finish by spreading the mozzarella on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is beautifully golden and bubbly.
Observations
The broccoli escondidinho is a vegetarian option that wins everyone over with the combination of a velvety potato purée and the bold flavor of sautéed broccoli. This recipe is quite simple to prepare and bakes quickly in the oven.
Pro tip: for a perfectly smooth mash, crush the potatoes while they are still hot and use a whisk when incorporating the milk. If you enjoy a special touch, sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top before baking to achieve a golden finish.
Pro tip: for a perfectly smooth mash, crush the potatoes while they are still hot and use a whisk when incorporating the milk. If you enjoy a special touch, sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top before baking to achieve a golden finish.
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