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Cheesy Colombian Corn Cakes (Arepas) Recipe
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 252 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
South American
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
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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.