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Natty's Arepas de Quezo

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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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

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 tbsp salted butter
  • 2½ cups warm water
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil

Equipment

Instructions
 

Let's Begin!
  1. 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).
  2. Using damp hands, take a golf ball-sized portion of the arepa mixture and flatten it into a 2 1/2-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.
  3. 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

Calories: 657kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 24gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 1831mgPotassium: 353mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 896IUCalcium: 464mgIron: 3mg
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