Description
Delight in these cheesy arepas, featuring a blend of cheeses nestled between soft cornmeal patties. Perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups masarepa (pre-cooked cornmeal)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup water (add a splash if the dough feels dry)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup queso fresco
- 1 cup mozzarella
Instructions
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the masarepa and salt. Pour in the warm milk and half a cup of water. Mix until a dough forms.
- Incorporate Butter: Fold in the melted butter until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Add the Cheese: Gently mix in the queso fresco and mozzarella, ensuring the cheese is spread throughout the dough.
- Shape the Arepas: Divide the dough into equal portions and shape each into a patty, about ½ inch thick.
- Cook the Arepas: Heat a lightly greased skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 5-7 minutes on each side until they develop a golden crust.
- Serve Warm: Once cooked, allow the arepas to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
These arepas can be customized with different cheeses or toppings to enhance flavor. Perfect for brunch or casual dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 arepa
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg