World Flavors Cookbook

Sopa Paraguaya con Queso

Paraguay's most beloved bread — a dense, savory cornmeal cake loaded with fresh cheese, onion, and eggs, baked until golden.

Cuisine: Paraguay

Ingredients

• 400g cornmeal (buru)
• 400g queso Paraguay or farmer cheese, crumbled
• 4 eggs
• 200ml whole milk
• 150g butter, melted
• 2 onions, finely diced and sauteed
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Beat eggs with milk and melted butter.
2. Mix in cornmeal, crumbled cheese, sauteed onion, and salt.
3. Stir to combine (batter will be thick).
4. Pour into a greased baking dish.
5. Bake at 180C for 35-40 minutes until golden and set.
6. A toothpick should come out clean.
7. Serve warm, cut into squares.