The versatility of maize is not to be underestimated. Here are 10 recipes made with pap that utilise South Africa’s staple food in creative ways you would never have thought of…
1. Maize meal cookies
A sweeter take on the traditional idea we have of pap – these aren’t your grandmother’s soetkoekies!

Get the recipe here.
2. Mielie bread
This is certain to be a hit at the next braai, and for breakfast the next day (if there’s anything left).

Get the recipe here.
3. Creamy cheese and sweetcorn pap
After tasting this, you’ll never look at pap the same again.

Get the recipe from: Fired Up Cooking SA
4. Maize meal pizza
Very easy to make! Try this the next time you’re in the mood for Italian, but are feeling patriotic.

Get the recipe from: Ace
5. Deep fried pap balls with a cheese filling
This is the perfect accompaniment to biltong, beer and rugga on the TV.

Get the recipe here.
6. Paptert
This layered dish has been a hit everywhere we’ve come across it. Leave space for seconds, but don’t count on thirds!

Get the recipe from: Splide
7. Pap chips
Right, this probably isn’t a healthier alternative to potato chips, but we bet it’s just as – if not more – tasty.

Get the recipe from here.
8. Pap canapés
Who said pap couldn’t be a fancy starter at your next sit-down dinner?

Get the recipe here.
9. Pap cakes
These pieces of deliciousness are basically a meal on their own.

Get the recipe here.
10. Pap blueberry muffins
Nobody will believe that these muffins were made with maize meal!

Get the recipe here.
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