Description

Arepas con Queso is a traditional Venezuelan dish made with pre-cooked white cornmeal, Cotija cheese, and mozzarella cheese. These savory corn cakes are crispy on the outside and filled with gooey, melted cheese on the inside.

Ingredients

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Dough:

2 cups masarepa (pre-cooked white cornmeal)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt or Kosher salt
1/2 cup Cotija cheese, finely crumbled
1 tablespoon butter (softened)
1 1/4 cup warm water (plus more if needed)

Filling:

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)
Oil or butter for cooking

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Instructions

Prepare the Dough: In a medium bowl, combine the masarepa, salt, crumbled cheese, butter, and warm water. Knead the mixture until a smooth dough forms. Cover and let it rest for 10 minutes.
Check the Dough: Test the dough’s consistency by flattening a small amount between your hands. Adjust with water if too dry.
Shape the Arepas: Divide the dough, form into balls, flatten into circles, add mozzarella filling, and seal into disks.
Cook the Arepas: Heat oil in a skillet or griddle, cook the arepas until golden brown on both sides.

Notes

You can customize the filling by adding ingredients like shredded chicken, avocado, or beans.
For extra flavor, consider adding herbs or spices to the dough.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 arepa
Calories: 320
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 30mg