Arepas De Queso (Cheese Arepas) - My Colombian Recipes

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Arepas de Queso are made with pre-cooked corn flour, butter and cheese. These arepas usually eaten for breakfast and popular in Colombia and Venezuela.

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Arepa is a typical Colombian dish from the region Antioquia, my home state. They are made with pre-cooked corn flour or masarepa. There are many variations of this dish in the country and depending on the region and cook, you will also find arepas made with yuca, plantains, sweet corn, dried corn and potatoes.

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I love eating warm Arepas de Queso for breakfast, spread with butter and more cheese on top, with a good cup of Colombian hot chocolate.

Colombian arepas are very versatile because they can be top or fill with your favorite ingredients and served for breakfast, appetizer, lunch or dinner.

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These Cheese Arepas are an essential part of the Colombian daily diet. You can serve them as a main course or appetizer with any topping you like. I love making small sized arepas de queso with hogao. They are absolutely delicious!

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What You'll Need to Make Arepas de Queso

You can find the printable recipe card with exact amounts and cooking directions below.

Pre-Cooked Cornmeal: This is the main ingredient to make this dish and can't be replace. You can find it online or at your local supermarket.

Water: To make the dough and should be lukewarm.

Cheese: I like to use grated mozzarella cheese for this recipe, but feel free to use any melting cheese.

Butter: Unsalted butter to make the dough and to cook the arepas.

Salt: To add flavor to the dough.

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More Arepas Recipes To Try:

Arepa with Guacamole and Shrimp

Arepas Stuffed with Cheese

Arepa Stuffed with Egg

Arepa with Chicken and Avocado

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Arepas de Queso Recipe (Cheese Arepas)

Erica Dinho 5 from 73 votes Print Recipe Pin Recipe Prep Time 5 minutes minsCook Time 6 minutes minsTotal Time 11 minutes mins Course Main CourseCuisine Colombian Servings 4 arepasCalories 181 kcal

Ingredients 1x2x3x

• 1 cup pre-cooked white or yellow arepa flour or cornmeal
• 1 cup warm water
• ⅓ cup white or mozzarella cheese grated
• 2 tbsp butter
• Pinch salt

Instructions

• Combine the cornmeal, warm water, cheese, 1 tbsp butter and salt, mixing thoroughly. Let mixture stand for five minutes.
• Knead with your hands for about 3 minutes moistening your hands with water as you work.
• Form 4 small balls with the dough. Place each ball between 2 plastic bags and with a flat pot cover flatten to ½ inch.
• Add the butter to a nonstick pan over medium heat. Place the arepas in the pan, and cook about 3 minutes on each side, until a crust forms or they are golden brown.

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Notes

*To make arepas you use precooked corn meal like Harina P.A.N. or Goya many supermarkets have it in the international food aisle. You can also find it in Latino markets or Amazon. *Store cooked arepas in an zip lock bag in the fridge up to 5 days or store them in the freezer for up to 30 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 630mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 3gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 197IUCalcium: 185mgIron: 2mg Keyword cheese arepas, colombian arepas, colombian arepas recipe, how to make arepas, how to make colombian arepas Have you Tried this Recipe? Tag me Today!Mention @mycolombianrecipes and tag #mycolombianrecipes!

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