Arepas con Queso (Colombian/Venezuelan Cornbread and Cheese Stuffing)

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Arepas con Queso (Colombian/Venezuelan Cornbread and Cheese Stuffing)

Discs made from special pre-cooked corn flour are cooked in a pan, opened in the middle and filled with melted cheese.

30 min Serves 4 Easy ★ 0.0 0 ratings

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Method

  1. 1

    Mix corn flour, salt, melted butter and warm water in a deep bowl, knead a smooth, soft dough and let it rest for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Take egg-sized balls from the dough and shape them into thick flat discs (arepas).

  3. 3

    Cook in a pan in a little olive oil for 7-8 minutes on both sides until a slightly caramelized crust forms.

  4. 4

    Cut the edge of the cooked arepa with a knife, put plenty of cheese inside and serve hot.

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