Brazilian recipe
Creamy Bacon and Sweetcorn Pastel Filling (Recheio de pastel de bacon e milho cremoso)
Make an irresistible pastel filling with crispy bacon, sweetcorn and creamy requeijão. Simple, tasty and hard to resist!
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Ingredients
200 g chopped bacon
1 can drained sweetcorn
1 small onion, chopped
150 g requeijão cremoso
Black pepper to taste
1 can drained sweetcorn
1 small onion, chopped
150 g requeijão cremoso
Black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Look for the bacon, sweetcorn, onions and black pepper in the chilled meats, tinned goods and fresh produce sections of supermarkets or open-air markets. Substitute with firm cooking cheese only if requeijão cremoso is unavailable.
Preparation method
- Fry the chopped bacon in a pan until golden and crispy
- Remove the bacon from the pan, set it aside and discard the excess fat
- In the same pan, quickly sauté the chopped onion until translucent
- Add the drained sweetcorn to the pan with the onion and stir
- Stir the creamy requeijão into the sweetcorn and onion mixture
- Add the reserved fried bacon back to the pan
- Mix all the ingredients until you get a firm, even consistency
- Let the filling cool completely before using it to fill the pastéis
Observations
This pastel filling brings together the crispness of bacon, the sweetness of sweetcorn and the softness of requeijão cremoso, creating a burst of flavour. It is a practical, tasty option for switching up a snack or meal, especially for anyone who enjoys Brazilian classics with an extra touch.
The preparation is simple and quick, making it ideal for anyone looking for a versatile recipe that pleases every palate. You can use this filling in fried or baked pastéis, always guaranteeing a delicious result.
The preparation is simple and quick, making it ideal for anyone looking for a versatile recipe that pleases every palate. You can use this filling in fried or baked pastéis, always guaranteeing a delicious result.
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