Description
Arepas con Queso are a delicious Venezuelan treat, featuring a crispy cornmeal exterior filled with gooey, melted cheese. Perfect for any meal or as a late-night snack, these cheesy corn cakes deliver a comforting burst of flavor that transforms any gathering into a festive occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this delightful dish that promises to leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pre-cooked cornmeal (masarepa or masa harina)
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or queso blanco
- 2 tbsp butter or oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cornmeal and salt. Gradually add warm water, mixing until the dough is smooth and not sticky.
- Divide the dough into golf ball-sized portions and flatten each into discs about half an inch thick.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil to coat the bottom.
- Cook arepas for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- When flipping for the second time, sprinkle cheese on one side, cover with a lid for about a minute to allow melting.
- Serve hot and enjoy with avocado slices or salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Venezuelan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg