Brazilian recipe
Creamy Bacon and Corn Pastel Filling (Recheio de Pastel de Bacon com Milho)
Upgrade your snacks with this irresistible, creamy bacon and sweet corn filling. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing classic that's perfect for homemade crispy pastéis.
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Ingredients
200g bacon, chopped
1 tin sweet corn kernels, drained
1 small onion, finely chopped
150g creamy processed cheese (like Amul processed cheese spread or cream cheese)
Black pepper, to taste
1 tin sweet corn kernels, drained
1 small onion, finely chopped
150g creamy processed cheese (like Amul processed cheese spread or cream cheese)
Black pepper, to taste
Where to find ingredients
Bacon: Widely available at any local butcher or refrigerated section of modern supermarkets like Nature's Basket or BigBasket. Sweet corn: Easily found in the canned vegetable section of any grocery store. Onion: A kitchen staple available in every local vegetable market or sabzi mandi. Creamy processed cheese: Look for local processed cheese spreads or standard cream cheese in the dairy section of larger supermarkets; if unavailable, a thick cheese spread or even a bit of fresh malai mixed with paneer can be a makeshift alternative, though the processed cheese is ideal for the texture.
Preparation method
- Fry the chopped bacon in a pan until it turns golden and crispy
- Remove the bacon from the pan, set it aside, and drain off the excess fat
- In the same pan, sauté the chopped onion briefly until it becomes translucent
- Add the drained sweet corn kernels to the pan with the onion and stir well
- Fold in the creamy processed cheese until everything is well combined with the onion and corn
- Return the crispy bacon to the pan and mix it in
- Stir all the ingredients together until the mixture reaches a thick, uniform consistency
- Let the filling cool down completely before using it to fill your pastry dough
Observations
This savory filling perfectly balances the smoky crunch of crispy bacon with the sweetness of golden corn, all tied together with a rich, creamy texture. It is a fantastic, fuss-free option for quick snacks or a casual meal, bringing the authentic, comforting taste of Brazilian street food right to your kitchen.
Simple to whip up, this versatile filling works beautifully for both deep-fried and oven-baked pastéis. It’s a guaranteed hit for any occasion, offering that classic, indulgent flavor profile that everyone loves.
Simple to whip up, this versatile filling works beautifully for both deep-fried and oven-baked pastéis. It’s a guaranteed hit for any occasion, offering that classic, indulgent flavor profile that everyone loves.
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