Arepas de Queso Colombianas (Cheese-Stuffed Corn Cakes)
This recipe for cheese-stuffed Colombian arepas will leave you wanting more. Cheesy goodness perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
- 1 recipe of Arepas Colombianas (Colombian Corn Cakes), link above in blog text
- 2-3 handfuls of mozarella cheese (or other cheese that can melt), grated or sliced
Instructions
- Prepare arepas according to instructions (link in text), only cook them about 1 minute less per side
- Take arepas out of the frying pan. Let cool a bit, and using a sharp knife make an opening in de arepa, creating a little pocket (like opening up a pita bread)
- Add cheese to the arepa
- Continue cooking in a hot frying pan, until cheese has completely melted
- Serve while hot. If desired add some hogao (Colombian Tomato Onion Sauce) to your arepa
Notes
Arepas are best when eaten the same day. Once cheese is added, they don't keep well.
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