Posted on Monday, October 6, 2025 in
Bread Recipes
Enjoy this irresistible Portuguese stuffed bread loaded with melted cheese, smoky bacon, and chouriço—perfect for sharing at any party or gathering.
| Preparation time | 25 min |
| Cooking Time | 1 h |
| Ready In | 1 h 25 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 8 Servings |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
| Calories | 642 kcal |
| Fat | 19 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Protein | 49 g |
Ingredients
1 rustic round bread loaf3.5 oz (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese (about 1 cup)3.5 oz (100 g) shredded Emmental cheese (about 1 cup)3.5 oz (100 g) sliced or diced flamengo cheese5.3 oz (150 g) smoked bacon (about 1 cup chopped)5.3 oz (150 g) chouriço sausage (about 1 cup chopped)1 medium onion, finely chopped4 tablespoons mayonnaise1 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice1 teaspoon mustard
Preparation
- Slice off a small “lid” from the top of the bread and set it aside.
- Carefully remove the soft inner bread (crumb), tearing it into small pieces. Cover with plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out.
- In a large bowl, combine the finely chopped onion, shredded cheeses, diced flamengo, chouriço, and bacon (cut into small ¼-inch / 0.5 cm pieces).
- Add the mayonnaise, vinegar or lemon juice, and mustard.
- Mix everything very well using a spoon until combined.
- Fill the hollowed bread loaf with the mixture. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 340°F (170°C) for about 1 hour.
- Occasionally check and stir the filling with a fork to ensure it melts evenly.
- About 10 minutes before removing from the oven, remove the foil and place the “lid” of the bread back on top to crisp.
- Serve warm, with the reserved bread pieces or with toast on the side.
Recipe & Photo Credit: foodmacia.blogspot.com
Recommended Cook Book
Want to master more authentic Portuguese dishes? I learned so many cooking techniques from Taste Portugal 101 Easy Portuguese Recipes—it’s a staple in our kitchen and the perfect companion to the recipes on this site.
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