Arepa con Queso

🛒 Ingredients

• Pre-cooked white corn flour 60 g · 216 kcal
• Water 100 g · 0 kcal
• White cheese (e.g., mozzarella, queso blanco) 50 g · 150 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine the pre-cooked white corn flour with water and salt. Mix well and knead for a few minutes until you get a smooth, firm dough that doesn't stick to your hands.
2. Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a thick, round patty, about 1 cm (0.4 inches) thick. If desired, you can make a small indentation in the center of one side.
3. Heat a griddle or a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Cook the arepas for 7-10 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
4. Once cooked, carefully make a horizontal slit into each arepa, creating a pocket without cutting all the way through. Fill generously with shredded or sliced white cheese. The residual heat will melt the cheese.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy your warm, cheesy Arepa con Queso!