Second Spin, Country 135: Paraguay [International Food]

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective alternative.

Heat the butter over medium heat in a skillet.

Add the onion and pepper and saute until soft and beginning to turn golden, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Butter a 9 by 11 inch baking pan.

In a large bowl, place cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and pepper and whisk it together.

Add in the milk, cottage cheese, and eggs, and stir to combine until smooth.

Mix in the cooled onion mixture, corn, and cheese.

Place the mixture in the buttered baking pan and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until firm to the touch and a toothpick comes out clean.

Let the sope cool for a few minutes, then cut into squares.

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