Cheese arepa recipe.

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 for cooking.

Mix arepa flour, water, and salt in a bowl until a dough forms.

Knead the dough for a few minutes until smooth.

Divide the dough into equal portions and shape each into a ball.

Flatten each ball into a disc about 1/2 inch thick.

Place cheese in the center of half the discs, then cover with the remaining discs.

Seal the edges by pressing them together firmly.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Cook the arepas for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Remove from skillet and let cool slightly.

Serve warm, optionally with butter spread on top.

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