CHEESE-STUFFED AREPAS
Who knew that arepas were so simple? These delicious corn cakes take no time to make, and are infinitely adaptable. Experiment with toppings like fried eggs, guacamole and Cotija -- a dry and crumbly Mexican cheese.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 8 arepas
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
- Stir together 2 1/2 cups lukewarm water and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Gradually add the corn meal into the water, using your fingers to stir and combine, until a soft and moist dough forms.
- Divide the dough into 8 golf ball-size balls and pat each into a patty about 5-inches wide and 1/4-inch-thick.
- Put a cube of mozzarella in the center of each patty. Fold the dough over the cheese, making sure the cheese is completely covered and sealed. Pat it back down until 3-inches wide and 1/2-inch-thick (see Cook's Note).
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat until shimmering. Working in batches, cook the corn patties, until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side (making sure the oil is hot for each batch). Transfer to a cooling rack set on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until the edges are crisp and golden, about 10 minutes.
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Djhay Toch
[email protected]I made these arepas with ricotta cheese and they were delicious! The cheese was melted and gooey, and the arepas were cooked perfectly.
Noel Sarabusin
[email protected]I made these arepas with gorgonzola cheese and they were really good! The cheese was melted and gooey, and the arepas were cooked perfectly.
Michael Watts
[email protected]I made these arepas with roquefort cheese and they were delicious! The cheese was melted and gooey, and the arepas were cooked perfectly.
Clarence Austin
[email protected]I made these arepas with camembert cheese and they were really good! The cheese was melted and gooey, and the arepas were cooked perfectly.
MD Hasbi
[email protected]I made these arepas with brie cheese and they were delicious! The cheese was melted and gooey, and the arepas were cooked perfectly.
Fred revener
[email protected]I made these arepas with blue cheese and they were really good! The cheese was melted and gooey, and the arepas were cooked perfectly.
WISDOM INNOCENT
[email protected]I made these arepas with cream cheese and they were delicious! The cheese was melted and gooey, and the arepas were cooked perfectly.
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[email protected]I made these arepas with feta cheese and they were really good! The cheese was melted and gooey, and the arepas were cooked perfectly.
Subika Nihure
[email protected]I made these arepas with goat cheese and they were delicious! The cheese was melted and gooey, and the arepas were cooked perfectly.
Hamad khan Khan
[email protected]I made these arepas with queso fresco cheese and they were really good! The cheese was melted and gooey, and the arepas were cooked perfectly.
Amir khan Amir
[email protected]I made these arepas with Monterey Jack cheese and they were delicious! The cheese was melted and gooey, and the arepas were cooked perfectly.
Selint Foji
[email protected]I used pepper jack cheese for these arepas and they were really good! The cheese was melted and gooey, and the arepas were cooked perfectly.
Olamide Oseni
[email protected]I made these arepas with a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheese and they were amazing! The cheese was melted and gooey, and the arepas were cooked perfectly.
Luu Poloko
[email protected]I used cheddar cheese for these arepas and they were really good! The cheese was melted and gooey, and the arepas were cooked perfectly.
Md Jewel Ahmed
[email protected]I made these arepas with mozzarella cheese and they were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.
liva
[email protected]These arepas were a bit too greasy for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Iyabo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of arepas, but these were really good! The cheese filling was flavorful and the arepas were cooked perfectly.
BASS NATION
[email protected]I made these arepas for my family and they loved them! The recipe was easy to follow and the arepas turned out great.
Brit Anderson
[email protected]These arepas were amazing! The cheese was melted and gooey, and the arepas were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.