Beautiful Food: Humintas al Horno from Bolivia [Humitas al Horno]

fresh corn

🥗Healthier: frozen corn

💰Cheaper: canned corn

Frozen corn retains freshness and flavor, while canned corn is budget-friendly.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, and cream cheese is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be a cost-effective substitute.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, and powdered milk is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Husk the fresh corn and cut the kernels from the cob.

Blend the corn kernels until smooth.

In a mixing bowl, combine the blended corn, butter, and sugar; mix until creamy.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

In a separate bowl, combine the cornmeal, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Fold in the cheese until evenly distributed.

Grease a baking dish and pour the mixture into it.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow to cool slightly before serving.

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