Description
Learn how to make cheesy arepas that will wow your taste buds with this easy recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups arepa flour (masarepa)
- 2 ½ cups warm water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or queso blanco)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Begin by mixing the arepa flour and salt in a spacious bowl.
- Slowly pour in the warm water while kneading the mixture with your hands until it transforms into a pliable dough.
- Allow the dough to rest for about 5 minutes to ensure it becomes fully hydrated.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces, rolling each piece into a ball.
- Gently press each ball into a flat disc, aiming for a thickness of about ½ inch.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the arepas in the skillet.
- Sauté them for approximately 5-7 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown crust.
- Transfer the arepas to a cooling rack for a brief moment.
- With a sharp knife, slice each arepa open to create a pocket for the filling.
- Generously fill each pocket with shredded cheese, then return them to the skillet for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt beautifully.
- Serve the cheesy arepas warm and enjoy the delightful flavors.
Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, mix in chopped jalapeños or diced bell peppers into the dough before cooking.
- Get creative with fillings like pulled pork, creamy avocado, or seasoned black beans to explore a range of delicious tastes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Venezuelan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 arepa
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0g
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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