A Cheesy Corn Cake from Paraguay

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

corn flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds richness.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water reduces cost.

Remove husks from corn cobs and cut off the kernels.

Puree corn kernels in a food processor or blender in batches.

Add 2 eggs, a pinch of salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to the corn in the food processor.

Slowly add milk while blending to reach a pasty consistency.

Crumble in 500 grams of fresh cheese and blend until combined.

Dice and sauté onion in 50 grams of butter until translucent, then add to the food processor.

Blend the mixture again to combine all ingredients.

Grease a baking dish with butter and pour in the corn batter, mixing if necessary.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 50 minutes, checking for doneness with a knife.

Let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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