Cheese Arepas
Golden cornmeal cakes stuffed with melty cheese, served with creamy avocado and a bright salsa. A quick, satisfying meal or snack.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 10g
Ingredients
- 1 cup pre-cooked white cornmeal (masarepa)
- 1 cup warm water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or queso fresco
- 1 avocado
- ¼ cup salsa
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, mix 1 cup cornmeal, 1 cup warm water, and 1/2 tsp salt until a soft dough forms. If too sticky, add a little more cornmeal; if too dry, add water.
- 2
Divide dough into 4 balls. Flatten each into a 1/2-inch thick disc. Press a small well in the center and fill with 2 tbsp cheese, then seal and flatten again.
- 3
Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium. Cook arepas until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes per side. They should sound hollow when tapped.
- 4
Serve warm with sliced avocado and salsa on the side, plus a squeeze of lemon if you like.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- skillet
- spatula
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