Arepas Con Queso
This Encanto-inspired recipe for flavorful Colombian-style Arepas Con Queso is easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for lunch, snack, or dinner.
Servings: 6
Calories: 186kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups masarepa also called instant white corn masa
- 10 oz. water
- ¼ tablespoon butter
- 4 oz. oaxaca cheese
- 6 slices mozzarella cheese
- Olive or vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
- Place the masa in a large bowl and mix in the water.
- Combine to form dough. It shouldn't be sticky, but should come together or stick together well. If the dough is too sticky add more masa and mix well with your hands. Let sit five minutes.
- Mix the butter into the dough with your hands.
- Add the oaxaca cheese and mix well.
- Make round flat patties that should be as thick as your finger as these will be sliced after cooked and mozzarella added.
- Add a little oil to a non stick frying pan on low /medium heat.
- Cook for 7 minutes each side.
- Once done slice the side and add a slice of mozzarella and serve.
Notes
- You can prepare a fully Encanto-themed meal for the kids while preparing the Arepas Con Queso, along with dessert from other Encanto-inspired recipe: Bruno Cupcakes.
- You can use a different blend of cheeses to prepare these cheesy arepas, depending on what you like best. However, if you want to keep them traditional, stick with a good salty cheese like the Oaxaca.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 312mg
