Description
Learn to make delicious Arepas con Queso, a classic South American dish. This recipe guides you through creating flavorful cheese-stuffed arepas perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pre-cooked white cornmeal
- 2.5 cups warm water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., mozzarella, white cheddar, or a blend)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the warm water, salt, and vegetable oil.
- Gradually add the pre-cooked cornmeal while stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it’s smooth and no longer sticky.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and flatten each portion into a disc.
- Place a generous amount of shredded cheese in the center of one disc and cover with another disc, sealing the edges to form a stuffed arepa.
- Repeat with the remaining dough and cheese.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the cheese stuffed arepas for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of cheese based on your preference.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for varied flavors.
- Ensure the arepas are well-sealed to prevent cheese from leaking out during frying.
- These arepas con queso are best enjoyed immediately after preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Courses
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Venezuelan/Colombian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 arepa
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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