The stuffed mbeju with ham and cheese is a variation of the traditional festive dish in Paraguay. The dough with a creamy consistency is filled with cheese, ham, and blue cheese, then cooked until golden. A delightful combination of flavors that will please your palate.
To prepare the delicious stuffed mbeju with ham and cheese, mix Paraguayan cheese, butter, cubed flavoring, and a little milk in a bowl.
Work the mixture with salt and pepper until a doughy texture is achieved.
Then, add starch and more milk to obtain a slightly sandy consistency.
In a skillet with melted butter, spread part of the dough, add mozzarella, ham, and blue cheese, then cover with more dough before cooking for a few minutes on each side.
Ready to enjoy in the company of friends and family.
Stuffed Mbeju with Ham and Cheese
Ingredients
500 grams of Starch
100 grams of Butter
250 grams of Paraguayan cheese
200 grams of Mozzarella
200 grams of Ham
100 grams of Blue cheese
1 Four cheese flavoring cubes
100 milliliters of Milk
1 tablespoon of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : In a bowl, add Paraguayan cheese, butter, flavoring cubes, and a little milk.
Step 2 : Mix the ingredients and add salt and pepper.
Step 3 : Knead until a doughy texture is obtained.
Step 4 : Then incorporate the starch and a bit more milk to achieve a slightly sandy texture.
Step 5 : In a non-stick skillet, melt a little butter and spread a portion of the mbeju dough.
Step 6 : Wait a few minutes before adding mozzarella, ham, and blue cheese.
Step 7 : Place more dough of the mbeju on top and cook for at least 3 minutes before flipping and cooking for another 3 minutes.
Step 8 : Finally, remove the preparation from the skillet, cut into pieces, and it's ready to enjoy.
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