Description
A delicious recipe for Colombian Arepas with Cheese, perfect for brunch or any mealtime, combining crispy cornmeal and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2¼ cups pre-cooked white cornmeal (masarepa)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces shredded queso fresco
- 1 cup milk
- 1½ cups water
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a medium to large bowl, combine the cornmeal, salt, and shredded queso fresco. Whisk well to evenly distribute.
- In a saucepan, combine the milk and water, then add the butter. Heat over medium-low until steaming.
- Pour the hot liquid into the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until combined. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Preheat a griddle to medium-low heat (about 350°F). Shape the dough into 5-inch patties, adding mozzarella to the center.
- Flatten each ball into a patty and place on the griddle. Cook for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack for 3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make sure to measure ingredients carefully for the right dough consistency. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Colombian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 arepa
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg