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.