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Portuguese Cheese and Ham Stuffed Bread

Portuguese cheese and ham stuffed bread recipe (receita de pão recheado com presunto), typically includes cheese, ham, cream, spices, and herbs and baked until golden brown.
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Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Time 40 min
Ready In 55 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings8

Ingredients

1 round bread (about 400g)200g grated cheese (Mozzarella, Emmental, or São Jorge cheese)70g diced ham200ml cream (I used low-fat)Salt to tasteGround white pepper to tasteDried oregano to tasteOlive oil to taste Get Portuguese ingredients

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C or 400°F.
  2. Cut off the top of the bread.
  3. Carefully remove the interior and cut into cubes.
  4. Mix the cream with the grated cheese, diced ham, and season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
  5. Fill the bread with the mixture and sprinkle with more dried oregano.
  6. Cover the bread with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
  7. Bake for approximately 30 to 40 minutes, until the cheese melts and turns golden brown.
  8. Halfway through, drizzle with a little olive oil and add the bread cubes around the baking tray to toast.

Recipe & Photo Credit: O Meu Tempero

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