Brazilian recipe
Creamy Broccoli Casserole (Escondidinho de brócolis)
Learn how to make a delicious and incredibly creamy broccoli casserole. This Brazilian recipe is practical, healthy, and perfect for a family lunch.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup of requeijão
1 tablespoon of finely chopped onion
1 cup of milk
Salt to taste
6 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 head of broccoli, chopped
1 tablespoon of butter
2 tablespoons of butter
Salt to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
200 g of sliced or shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon of finely chopped onion
1 cup of milk
Salt to taste
6 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 head of broccoli, chopped
1 tablespoon of butter
2 tablespoons of butter
Salt to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
200 g of sliced or shredded mozzarella cheese
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these ingredients at local supermarkets or independent greengrocers. Look for the fresh produce section for the broccoli and potatoes, and the dairy aisle for the requeijão, mozzarella, milk, and butter. Requeijão is a specific Brazilian creamy cheese; if unavailable, a thick cream cheese or sour cream 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 another pan, melt the butter and lightly brown the finely chopped onion
- Add the mashed potatoes, milk, and salt to the puree pan
- Mix all the puree ingredients well and cook over low heat for 5 minutes until smooth
- Grease a baking dish with a little butter and spread all the sautéed broccoli on the bottom
- Distribute the requeijão over the broccoli layer
- Cover everything with the potato puree and finish by spreading the mozzarella on top
- Bake in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is well browned
Observations
The broccoli escondidinho is a vegetarian option that wins everyone over with the combination of the creamy potato puree and the bold flavor of sautéed broccoli. This recipe is simple to prepare and ready in no time from the oven.
A pro tip: for a super smooth puree, mash the potatoes while they are still hot and use a whisk when adding the milk. If you want a special touch, sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top before putting it in the oven to brown.
A pro tip: for a super smooth puree, mash the potatoes while they are still hot and use a whisk when adding the milk. If you want a special touch, sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top before putting it in the oven to brown.
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