Easy Savory Pavê Recipe: A Delicious Party Appetizer

Discover the easy and delicious recipe for savory pavê, perfect for parties, snacks, or as a side dish. A creative and tasty option to impress!

Summary

• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Tips and Variations
• CHEF’s Tips

Ingredients

Base Cream:

• 1 can of cream cheese with whey
• 1 cup of creamy requeijão (200g)
• 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise

Filling:

• 300g chopped ham
• 300g chopped mozzarella
• 1 chopped tomato without seeds
• ½ chopped onion
• Chopped olives to taste
• Chopped green herbs to taste

Assembly:

• 2 packages of sliced bread without crust
• Milk for moistening the bread

Instructions

1. Prepare the cream: In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, requeijão, and mayonnaise until a homogeneous cream is obtained.
2. Prepare the filling: In another bowl, mix the ham, mozzarella, tomato, onion, olives, and green herbs.
3. Assembly: Lightly moisten the bread slices in milk.
4. In a baking dish, make a layer of bread, spread a layer of cream, and a layer of filling.
5. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cream.
6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving your savory pavê.

Tips and Variations

• For a special touch, add corn and peas to the filling of your savory pavê.
• Substitute ham and mozzarella with shredded chicken and requeijão for a lighter version.
• Try adding chopped hearts of palm to the filling.
• Use whole wheat bread for a healthier version of your savory pavê.
• To decorate, sprinkle potato sticks over the savory pavê before serving.

CHEF’s Tips

The secret to a perfect savory pavê lies in the quality of the ingredients and patience during assembly. Use good quality cream cheese to ensure the creaminess and flavor of your savory pavê. When moistening the bread in milk, be careful not to soak it, as this can leave the savory pavê with an unpleasant consistency. Layering ensures that all flavors blend harmoniously. Let the savory pavê chill long enough for it to firm up and become flavorful. This savory pavê recipe is an excellent option for a quick snack or as an appetizer for a special dinner. Try it and surprise your guests with this delight!