Easy
Colombian
Arepas con Queso
Traditional Colombian corn cakes filled with melted cheese.
35
Total Minutes
4
Servings
Cooking Times
15 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
35 min
Total Time
Ingredients (6 items)
2.00 cups
Pre-cooked white corn flour
Masarepa
2.50 cups
Warm water
1.00 tsp
Salt
8.00 oz
Mozzarella cheese
shredded
2.00 tbsp
Vegetable oil
for cooking
2.00 tbsp
Butter
for serving
Instructions (7 steps)
1
Mix corn flour with warm salted water until smooth dough forms.
2
Let dough rest 5 minutes to hydrate.
3
Form into 8 balls, flatten into thick discs.
4
Cook on griddle 7-8 minutes per side until golden.
5
Split open and stuff with cheese while hot.
6
Return to griddle briefly to melt cheese.
7
Serve immediately with butter on top.