Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsYia Yia'sThe Midwestern Recipe

The Midwestern Recipe

Inspired by Yia Yia's
Time30m
Serves4

Red Pesto, Red Onion, Corn, Broccoli, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Side of Sour Cream

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Chop the red onion and broccoli into small pieces. If using fresh corn, cut the kernels off the cob.

  2. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and let cool, then crumble into small pieces.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the red pesto, corn, chopped broccoli, and red onion. Mix well until all vegetables are coated with the pesto.

  4. 4

    Add Cheese and Bacon

    Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon into the vegetable mixture.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and serve with a side of sour cream for drizzling or dipping.

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