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Arepas de Queso Recipe

Arepas de Queso are delicious, cheesy corn cakes from Colombia and Venezuela. Perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Colombian, Venezuelan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups precooked cornmeal (masarepa)
  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 1 cup grated cheese (mozzarella or queso blanco)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon butter melted

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, warm water, grated cheese, salt, and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
  2. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape them into patties about ½ inch thick.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it. Cook the arepas for about 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
  4. Serve warm, with butter or your favorite toppings.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Arepas, Cheese, Corn cakes
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