Arepas Rellenas de Queso (Cheese Stuffed Corn Cakes)

Name: Arepas Rellenas de Queso (Cheese Stuffed Corn Cakes)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 Arepas
Ingredients: 2 cups (300 grams) Masarepa; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups (470 milliliters) hot water; 1 tablespoon (15 grams) unsalted butter; 6 ounces (175 grams) low moisture mozzarella cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6 Arepas
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Venezuelan, Colombian

Arepas Rellenas de Queso (Cheese Stuffed Corn Cakes)

Iris Warren

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A recipe for Arepas Rellenas de Queso (Cheese Stuffed Corn Cakes)! These pan-fried arepas are filled with shredded mozzarella.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cups (300 grams) Masarepa precooked cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups (470 milliliters) hot water
1 tablespoon (15 grams) unsalted butter softened, plus more for cooking in the pan
6 ounces (175 grams) low moisture mozzarella cheese shredded

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, use your hands to mix together the masarepa, salt, water, and butter.
Knead until a smooth dough comes together, about 3 minutes. Moisten your hands as needed with water to prevent sticking. Cover and allow to rest at room temperature for 5 minutes.
Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Gently flatten each piece into a circle 1/3-1/2 inch (8-13 millimeters) thick and about 5 inches (13 centimeters) wide.
Grease a large skillet with butter and place over medium heat. Place the arepas in the heated skillet, in batches to prevent overcrowding, and cook until golden, about 5 minutes per side.
Transfer to a towel lined plate and repeat with remaining arepas. If the butter starts to darken too much, add a drizzle of oil.
Split each arepa open through the middle, leaving about 1/2 inch (1.25 centimeters) of one edge attached. Fill each arepa with a handful of the shredded cheese.
Place back onto the hot skillet and cook on each side until heated through and cheese is melted.
Serve immediately.