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Arepas Con Queso Recipe
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Arepas Con Queso Recipe

Arepas are an easy flatbread that you can make at home with just four ingredients.
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack, Snacks
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Author Jennifer

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Plastic Wrap

Ingredients

  • 1 cup masarepa also known as white corn meal - I used the brand P.A.N.
  • 1 cup hot water
  • ¼ cup of shredded cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

  • Mix all of the ingredients in a medium size bowl until you get a dough, and make sure it is kneaded well enough that you can form a ball from the dough.
  • Divide the Arepa dough into four even dough balls.
  • Dip each dough ball in a bowl of cold water, so that it does not stick, and then place the dough ball onto a piece of nonstick plastic wrap.
  • Fold the plastic wrap over the ball and press down with a plate. Make them as thick or thin as you like. Repeat this with each ball of dough.
  • In a medium skillet pan, heat a little bit of vegetable oil over medium heat and fry each arepa for about 2-4 minutes on each side, or until the edges begin to turn golden brown.
  • Be careful not to overcook the Arepas! Then add cheese on top of the arepa and let it melt on low heat for a few more minutes.