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Arepas con Queso

Traditional Colombian corn cakes filled with melted cheese, crispy outside and soft inside.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 arepas
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Colombian, Latin American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Arepa Dough
  • 2 cups pre-cooked cornmeal arepa flour
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup queso fresco crumbled

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Cast iron skillet
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Mix warm water and salt in a bowl.
  2. Gradually add cornmeal while stirring to form dough.
  3. Add melted butter and olive oil and knead until smooth.
  4. Fold shredded mozzarella and queso fresco into dough.
  5. Divide dough into balls and flatten into discs.
  6. Heat butter in skillet over medium heat.
  7. Cook arepas 5–6 minutes per side until golden.
  8. Serve warm with melted cheese inside.

Notes

Use mozzarella for stretchier cheese or mix with queso fresco for authentic flavor.