Arepa Con Queso inspired from the film Encanto | How to make Arepa at home | SUPER EASY 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 adds healthy fats and flavor.

arepa flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sliced cucumbers

Mashed peas provide creaminess with fewer calories.

In a large bowl add in Maseca flour, Water, Salt, Butter and Mozzarella Cheese

Mix until combined

Set aside for 5 minutes

In a medium bowl add in your cheese and mix with your hands until it comes together

Make your dough into balls

With two fingers poke a hole in the middle halfway of your dough ball

Add in cheese and gently close it up and make it into a ball

Gently flatten with the palm of your hand in a circular motion

Repeat process

In a butter pan add in your Arepas and cook on each side for 3 minutes

Finally eat with a salsa or even turn it into a tostada, enjoy friends!

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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