Brazilian recipe
Homemade Bauru Casserole: Easy and Delicious Recipe
An oven-baked version of the classic Bauru, this savory cake combines ham, mozzarella, and a flavorful sauce in a fluffy batter. Perfect for a snack or a quick meal.
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Ingredients
200 ml coconut milk
3 eggs
500 ml milk
250 ml vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon baking powder
Salt to taste
1 medium onion, chopped
10 green olives, chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon oregano
250 g chopped ham
300 g chopped mozzarella cheese
Margarine for greasing
All-purpose flour for dusting
Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste
Oregano, to taste
3 eggs
500 ml milk
250 ml vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon baking powder
Salt to taste
1 medium onion, chopped
10 green olives, chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon oregano
250 g chopped ham
300 g chopped mozzarella cheese
Margarine for greasing
All-purpose flour for dusting
Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste
Oregano, to taste
Where to find ingredients
Coconut milk, milk, eggs, vegetable oil, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, onion, green olives, tomato sauce, oregano, ham, mozzarella cheese, margarine, grated Parmesan cheese can all be found in the dairy and produce sections of most large supermarkets. Specialty Latin or Brazilian food stores may carry a wider variety of these items, particularly specific types of cheese or olives. Ham and cheese can also be purchased pre-sliced or in larger deli cuts from the deli counter at your grocery store. Look for dried oregano in the spice aisle.
Preparation method
- In a blender, combine the coconut milk, eggs, milk, oil, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt until a homogeneous batter is obtained
- Set the batter aside
- In a separate bowl, mix the chopped onion, chopped olives, tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon of oregano, and salt to taste
- Set the filling aside
- Grease a rectangular baking dish (approximately 28 cm x 19 cm x 5 cm) with margarine and dust with all-purpose flour
- Pour half of the reserved batter into the prepared dish
- Evenly distribute the chopped ham, chopped mozzarella, and tomato sauce filling over the batter
- Cover the filling with the remaining batter
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and oregano, to taste, on top
- Bake in a preheated oven at medium temperature (180°C) for approximately 45 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and firm
Observations
The Bauru Casserole is an adaptation of the popular Brazilian recipe, transformed into a practical and comforting savory cake. This baked version eliminates the need for bread, featuring a fluffy batter and a generous filling of ham and cheese, enveloped in a homemade tomato sauce.
It's an ideal recipe for those looking for a flavorful and easy-to-prepare meal, perfect for lunch, dinner, or a hearty snack. The combination of ingredients guarantees a dish that pleases all palates, with the practicality that only an oven preparation can offer.
It's an ideal recipe for those looking for a flavorful and easy-to-prepare meal, perfect for lunch, dinner, or a hearty snack. The combination of ingredients guarantees a dish that pleases all palates, with the practicality that only an oven preparation can offer.
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