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Colombian Arepas de Queso
Introducing Natty's Arepas de Queso - a delicious and cheesy twist on the classic Latin American arepas. These savory corn cakes are filled with gooey melted cheese, creating a perfect combination of crispy outer layer and melty, cheesy goodness inside.
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Servings: 4 Arepas
Calories: 657kcal
Ingredients
Let's gather the ingredients!
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese thinly sliced or shredded
- 2 cups queso fresco
- 2 cups yellow cornmeal pre-cooked
- 3 tablespoon salted butter
- 2½ cups warm water
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
Instructions
Let's Begin!
- To a large mixing bowl add cornmeal, the grated cheese, 2 teaspoons of salt, and warm water. Mix everything until well combined. Add butter for added moisture. The mixture should be moldable but not soggy (similar to cookie dough).
- Using damp hands, take a golf ball-sized portion of the arepa mixture and flatten it into a 2 ½-inch disk in your palm. Place 3 thin slices of mozzarella cheese in the center. Secure the edges by pressing down and inward to completely cover the mozzarella, patting it to form a disk shape. Repeat this process until all the dough and cheese have been used.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 arepas to the skillet and cook them until both sides have some charred spots, which should take about 3-4 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 657kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1831mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 896IU | Calcium: 464mg | Iron: 3mg
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