Braaied Sweetcorn & Cheese Bake

Ingredients

• 6 whole mielies (sweetcorn), kernels cut from the cob
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tbsp BlixSam Nou Braai
• 2 tsp BlixSam Garlic Melt
• 250 ml fresh cream
• 150 ml milk
• 250 g mature cheddar cheese, grated
• 100 g mozzarella cheese, grated
• 50 g feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
• 2 spring onions, finely sliced
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C and lightly grease a medium ovenproof baking dish.
2. Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat.
3. Fry the onion until soft, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4. Stir in the BlixSam Nou Braai and BlixSam Garlic Melt, allowing the seasonings to bloom in the butter for maximum flavour.
5. Add the sweetcorn kernels and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Pour in the fresh cream and milk, then simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
7. Stir in half the cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
8. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
9. Top with the remaining cheddar, mozzarella and crumbled feta.
10. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the cheese is melted, golden and bubbling.
11. Garnish with sliced spring onions and fresh parsley before serving.

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