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Creamy Bacon & Mushroom Pap Bake

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Servings: 4 People
Course: Side Dish
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  1. Creamy Bacon & Mushroom Pap Bake
    A comforting South African favourite with a creamy, smoky twist. Layers of soft pap, rich tomato bacon filling, and melted cheese come together with BlixSam spices for a proper family meal.
    Serves: 6–8
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
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    🛒 Ingredients
    🥣 Pap Layer
    4 cups water
    375 g white maize meal (braai pap)
    1 tsp salt
    🍄 Creamy Bacon & Mushroom Filling
    2 tbsp oil
    1 onion, finely chopped
    200 g streaky bacon, chopped
    250 g mushrooms, sliced
    2 cans (410 g each) chopped tomatoes
    ½ cup cream cheese
    1 cup fresh cream
    2 tsp BlixSam Pasta a la Sam
    1 tsp BlixSam Smoke Craft
    Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
    🧀 Topping
    2 cups grated cheddar cheese
    Fresh coriander or parsley (optional)
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    👨‍🍳 Method
    1. Prepare the pap
    Add half the water and maize meal to a bowl and mix well.
    Bring the remaining water and salt to a simmer in a pot.
    Add the maize meal mixture while stirring continuously.
    Cook over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring regularly.
    Remove from heat, cover, and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
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    2. Make the filling
    Heat oil in a large pan.
    Fry the bacon until golden and slightly crispy.
    Add the onion and mushrooms and cook until softened.
    Add the chopped tomatoes.
    Season with:
    BlixSam Pasta a la Sam
    BlixSam Smoke Craft
    Black pepper
    Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
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    3. Make it creamy
    Lower the heat.
    Stir in:
    Cream cheese
    Fresh cream
    Mix until smooth and creamy.
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    4. Assemble
    Spread half the pap into a greased oven dish.
    Add the creamy bacon and mushroom filling.
    Cover with the remaining pap.
    Top with grated cheddar cheese.
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    5. Bake
    Bake at 180°C for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
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    🔥 BlixSam Tip
    BlixSam Smoke Craft adds a delicious smoky depth, while Pasta a la Sam brings the herbs and savoury flavour together for a rich, comforting pap bake.
    Perfect next to a braai, roast meat, or enjoyed as a complete meal.
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