AREPAS WITH CHEESE | How To Make Arepas

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: queso blanco

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

arepa flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

baking powder

Baking powder is essential for fluffiness.

Mix pre-cooked cornmeal, melted butter, salt, and whole milk in a bowl.

Add warm water and mix by hand until a dough forms.

Knead the dough until it's nice and soft, adjusting with more water if too dry or more cornmeal if too wet.

Divide the dough into portions and roll each portion into a ball about the size of a baseball.

Flatten the ball into a small disc using the palms of your hands.

Make an indent in the center of the disc and place string cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese inside.

Seal the arepa around the cheese and shape it into a ball again, then flatten it once more.

Heat a grilling pan over medium-low heat and add a little bit of butter.

Grill the arepas for about 4-5 minutes until they have a nice color on the outside.

Flip the arepas carefully to get grill marks on the other side and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

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