Brazilian recipe
Creamy Bacon and Sweet Corn Filling (Recheio de pastel de bacon e milho)
Upgrade your pastry game with this irresistible filling featuring crispy bacon, sweet corn, and rich requeijão. It's a crowd-pleasing flavour combination that is simple to prepare.
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Ingredients
200g bacon, diced
1 can sweet corn, drained
1 small onion, finely diced
150g requeijão
Black pepper, to taste
1 can sweet corn, drained
1 small onion, finely diced
150g requeijão
Black pepper, to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these items at any major Australian supermarket. Look for bacon in the refrigerated deli section, and canned corn in the long-life pantry aisle. Requeijão is a specific Brazilian processed cheese spread; you can find it at local continental delis, specialty South American grocers, or select international aisles. If you cannot source requeijão, a high-quality cream cheese or a thick béchamel sauce can serve as a substitute, though the flavour profile will change slightly.
Preparation method
- Fry the diced bacon in a pan until it turns golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the bacon from the pan, set it aside, and discard the excess rendered fat.
- In the same pan, sauté the diced onion briefly until it becomes translucent.
- Add the drained sweet corn to the pan with the onion and stir well.
- Fold in the requeijão to the corn and onion mixture until well combined.
- Return the crispy bacon to the pan.
- Stir all ingredients together until you achieve a firm and uniform consistency.
- Allow the filling to cool completely before using it to assemble your pastéis.
Observations
This filling brings together the smoky crunch of bacon, the natural sweetness of corn, and the silky texture of requeijão, creating a perfectly balanced profile. It is a practical and savoury option for those looking to add variety to their snacks or meals, showcasing a classic Brazilian flavour pairing that works beautifully inside a crisp pastry shell.
The preparation is straightforward and efficient, making it a versatile choice for any home cook. Whether you prefer your pastéis deep-fried or baked, this filling stays perfectly textured and flavourful throughout the cooking process.
The preparation is straightforward and efficient, making it a versatile choice for any home cook. Whether you prefer your pastéis deep-fried or baked, this filling stays perfectly textured and flavourful throughout the cooking process.
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