Cheesy Colombian Corn Cakes (Arepas) Recipe

Name: Cheesy Colombian Corn Cakes (Arepas) Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup warm water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup Harina Blanca Pre-Cooked White Cornmeal; 1 cup grated cheddar cheese; 1 cup cooked corn kernels; 1/2 cup Butter for frying

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
252 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
South American

Cheesy Colombian Corn Cakes (Arepas) Recipe

Farrah Baldwin

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Transport your senses to the vibrant streets of Colombia with these Cheesy Colombian Corn Cakes (Arepas). The ooey-gooey cheese and sweet, juicy corn come together to reach new heights of flavor and ready in 20 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 1/4 cup warm water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup Harina Blanca Pre-Cooked White Cornmeal
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup cooked corn kernels
1/2 cup Butter for frying

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Instructions

Place the water and salt in a large mixing bowl. Slowly stir in the Harina Blanca until it has evenly absorbed all the water. Fold in the cheese and corn.
Form dough into golf-ball-sized spheres, then use your hands to pat them into a disk shape about 1/2 inch thick.
Melt the butter on a large griddle set over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the formed corn patties and fry for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
Transfer the cooked arepas to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt. Serve warm.

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Notes

Store leftover arepas in an airtight container in the refrigerator; they'll stay good for up to 5 days. To freeze, wrap each arepa individually in plastic wrap and they'll last for about a month in your freezer.
To reheat, you can either warm them in a skillet over medium heat until heated through or microwave for a minute or two. If frozen, thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 252kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 519mg (22%) Potassium 129mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 505IU (10%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 107mg (11%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 252 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	252kcal	13%
Carbohydrates	19g	6%
Protein	6g	12%
Fat	18g	28%
Saturated Fat	10g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Trans Fat	0.5g	25%
Cholesterol	45mg	15%
Sodium	519mg	22%
Potassium	129mg	3%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	505IU	10%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	0%
Calcium	107mg	11%
Iron	1mg	6%