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Queijo Fresco Recipe

Name: Aguardentes Queijo Fresco Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 250 grams fresh farmer’s cheese; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon paprika; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; 1 cup cornmeal; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Inspired by Aguardente

Time30m

Serves4

Fresh farmer’s cheese with onions, garlic, olive oil and paprika with grilled Portuguese cornbread

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Ingredients

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Cheese Mixture

8.82 oz (250 grams) fresh farmer’s cheese

1 medium Onion, finely chopped

2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon Watkins paprika

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste black pepper

Grilled Cornbread

1 cup Cornmeal

1 cup 00 bread flour

1 tablespoon Baking powder

1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

1 cup Milk

1 Egg

2 tablespoons Butter, melted

Method

Prepare Cheese Mixture

Mix Ingredients

In a bowl, combine the fresh farmer’s cheese, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, olive oil, paprika, and season with salt and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.

Prepare Cornbread

Make Cornbread Batter

In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Cook Cornbread

Preheat a skillet or grill over medium heat. Pour the batter into the skillet, spreading it evenly. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.

Assemble and Serve

Serve

Slice the grilled cornbread and serve warm with the prepared cheese mixture spread on top.

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