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Sopa Paraguaya: Cheese and Onion Cornbread

Sopa Paraguaya: Cheese and Onion Cornbread
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
45 min
Yields
16 servings

This zesty and satisfying bread from Paraguay makes a great side dish, snack or on-the-go breakfast.

Courtesy of Regina Braun, leelalicious.com, Calgary

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ingredients

¼
cup (50 mL) butter
1
large onion, sliced
3 ½
oz (100 g) mild cheese, shredded
1
cup (250 mL) cottage cheese
1
cup (250 mL) milk
5
eggs, beaten
2
cups (500 mL) cornmeal
1
tsp (5 mL) salt
1
tsp (5 mL) baking powder
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directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350˚F (180ºC). Line 8-inch (2 L) square baking dish with parchment paper.

Step 2

In large frying pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; sauté for 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 3

Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese (it will melt), cottage cheese, milk and eggs.

Step 4

Sprinkle cornmeal, salt and baking powder over cheese mixture; stir to combine.

Step 5

Scrape batter into baking dish. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until top is golden brown.

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