Arepas de Queso

Arepas de Queso

Recipe by Marianne Williams from allrecipes.com

Dinner,Appetizer 55 Mins.

Ingredients

14

14 servings

  • 1 (8 ounce) package low-moisture mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups pre-cooked white cornmeal (such as P.A.N.®)
  • 2.5 cups warm water
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 0.25 cup canola oil, divided

Instructions

  • Shred 3 ounces of the mozzarella and cut remaining 5 ounces into 1/2-inch cubes. Transfer shredded cheese to a large bowl and cubed cheese to a medium bowl.
  • Add cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, and warm water to the shredded cheese and mix to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow cornmeal to absorb liquid. The mixture should resemble soft Play-Doh.
  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  • With damp palms and fingers, place 1/4 cup arepa mixture into your palm and flatten into a 2 1/2-inch disk. Place 3 to 4 cubes of the mozzarella into the center. Gently fold edges of dough over to cover mozzarella cubes completely, patting to form a cake. Repeat until all dough and cheese has been used.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 3 or 4 arepas and cook until both sides are golden brown and charred in spots, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove to a parchment-lined baking sheet and season with a pinch of the remaining salt. Place in the preheated oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining oil, arepas, and salt.

Nutritional Facts

Per 14 servings

  • Calories: 127
  • Carbohydrate: 12g
  • Fat: 7g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Sugar: 0g

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