Fermented Portuguese Casserole with Silky Sauce and Dates
A rich and savory Portuguese-inspired casserole with a silky sauce, featuring fermented ingredients and sweet dates.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup, crumbled Fermented cheese
- ●1/2 cup Silky sauce
- ●1 loaf, cubed Portuguese bread
- ●1/2 cup Pitted dates
- ●2 tbsp Olive oil
- ●to taste Salt
- ●chopped, for garnish Fresh parsley
- ●3 cloves, minced Garlic
- ●1/2 cup, chopped Onion
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onion; cook until softened, 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add crumbled fermented cheese and cook until melted and fragrant, 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Stir in silky sauce and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 5
In a separate bowl, mix together cubed Portuguese bread and chopped dates.
- 6
In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, create a layer of bread mixture.
- 7
Pour cheese sauce over bread mixture and repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cheese sauce on top.
- 8
Season with salt to taste and garnish with chopped parsley.
- 9
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.
- 10
Serve hot and enjoy!