Mealiebake

This versatile dish can be served as the starch component of a meal when having a braai, as part of breakfast, in lunch boxes, etc.

45 g butter, room temperature
30 ml sugar
125 ml cake flour
2.5 ml baking powder
pinch salt
2 large eggs
1 x 400 g tin corn kernels, drained
1 x 400 g tin creamed sweet corn
30 ml chives, finely chopped or 60 ml spring onion, thinly sliced
60 ml red sweet pepper, finely diced (optional)

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and grease a round (20 cm) or square ovenproof dish (20 cm x 20 cm) with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar in a medium mixing bowl with a wooden spoon.
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine.
  4. Pour the batter into the dish and level the top.
  5. Bake for about 50 minutes or until set. A toothpick inserted into the middle of the dish should come out clean. If it is not clean, bake for a few minutes longer. Set a timer so that you do not forget about it!
  6. Serve from the dish as the starch of the meal, i.e. instead of rice or potatoes.

6 servings.

Mealiebake

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