Colombian Arepas de Queso
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Latin · 20 min · vegetarian, gluten-free
339 cal
12g protein
48g carbs
11g fat
per serving · estimated
Ingredients
- 1 cup masarepa (precooked white cornmeal)
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1 tbsp salted butter
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)
- Mix masarepa, salt, and warm water into a soft dough; rest 5 minutes.
- Knead in half the mozzarella and the queso fresco until smooth, adding water if the dough cracks.
- Divide into 6 balls and pat into 1/2-inch-thick discs.
- Cook on a buttered griddle over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden.
- Split open and stuff with remaining mozzarella, then return to heat briefly to melt.
Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.
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