Best Colombian Corn And Cheese Arepas Recipes

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AREPAS DE QUESO (CHEESE AREPAS)



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Arepa is a typical Colombian dish from the region Antioquia, my home state. We serve Arepas warm for breakfast, spread with butter and cheese on top, with a good cup of Colombian hot chocolate. These Arepas are an essential part of the Colombian daily diet. You can serve Arepas as a main course or appetizer

Provided by Erica Dinho

Categories     Main Course

Time 11m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup pre-cooked white or yellow arepa flour or cornmeal
1 cup warm water
1/3 cup white or mozzarella cheese (grated)
2 tbsp butter
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • Combine the cornmeal, warm water, cheese, 1 tbsp butter and salt, mixing thoroughly. Let mixture stand for five minutes.
  • Knead with your hands for about 3 minutes moistening your hands with water as you work.
  • Form 4 small balls with the dough. Place each ball between 2 plastic bags and with a flat pot cover flatten to 1/2 inch.
  • Add the butter to a nonstick pan over medium heat. Place the arepas in the pan, and cook about 3 minutes on each side, until a crust forms or they are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 630 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0.5 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESE-STUFFED AREPAS



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Who knew that arepas were so simple? These delicious corn cakes take no time to make, and are infinitely adaptable. Experiment with toppings like fried eggs, guacamole and Cotija -- a dry and crumbly Mexican cheese.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 8 arepas

Number Of Ingredients 4

Kosher salt
2 cups pre-cooked white corn meal, such as P.A.N.
4 ounces part-skim mozzarella, cut into 8 cubes
1/4 cup vegetable oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
  • Stir together 2 1/2 cups lukewarm water and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Gradually add the corn meal into the water, using your fingers to stir and combine, until a soft and moist dough forms.
  • Divide the dough into 8 golf ball-size balls and pat each into a patty about 5-inches wide and 1/4-inch-thick.
  • Put a cube of mozzarella in the center of each patty. Fold the dough over the cheese, making sure the cheese is completely covered and sealed. Pat it back down until 3-inches wide and 1/2-inch-thick (see Cook's Note).
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat until shimmering. Working in batches, cook the corn patties, until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side (making sure the oil is hot for each batch). Transfer to a cooling rack set on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until the edges are crisp and golden, about 10 minutes.

CORN AND CHEESE AREPAS



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Categories     Cake     Cheese     Dairy     Side     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Cornmeal     Corn     Winter     Grill/Barbecue     Monterey Jack     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes about 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (about) boiling water
2/3 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed

Steps:

  • Finely grind cornmeal in blender, 1/4 cup at a time. Transfer to large bowl. Mix in cheese, 2 tablespoons butter and salt. Add enough boiling water to mixture to make very thick batter. Stir in corn.
  • Heat griddle or large skillet over medium heat with some of remaining melted butter. Working in batches and using 1 tablespoon batter for each corn cake, drop batter onto skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Serve hot.

COLOMBIAN CORN AND CHEESE AREPAS



Colombian Corn and Cheese Arepas image

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     appetizer, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 11 large arepas

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups (about 1 pound) precooked white corn flour, like harina P.A.N.
2 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 pounds soft fresh cheese like queso blanco or queso fresco (or mozzarella) coarsely grated (about 4 cups, well packed)
8 ounces aged cow's-milk cheese, preferably Mexican cotija (or Manchego or Parmesan), coarsely grated (about 2 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Combine the flour and sugar in a large bowl. Gradually add 3 cups warm water, mixing with your fingers, then work in 4 tablespoons of the butter. Knead to a soft dough.
  • One cup at a time, knead in the cheese. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons more water if the mixture seems dry. Taste the dough (some cheeses are very salty), then knead in salt to taste, 1/2 teaspoon at a time. Continue kneading until the dough feels soft and smooth, with no lumps. Set aside to rest for at least 15 minutes, covered with a damp cloth.
  • Heat the broiler or a grill over high heat. Divide dough into 11 portions, roughly 5 ounces or 1/2 cup each. Roll into balls between your palms and set aside on a tray covered with a damp kitchen towel. Flatten each ball into a thick circle, 3 1/2 inches in diameter, flat on both sides. Return to tray and keep covered.
  • Line broiler or grill rack with aluminum foil and brush foil lightly with remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Arrange arepas on foil and cook about 4 inches from the heat source, turning once, until both sides are golden brown and speckled - about 10 minutes per side. Serve immediately, for breakfast (like corn muffins) or as an accompaniment to soups or stews (like corn bread).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 472, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 727 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 1 gram

COLOMBIAN AREPAS



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This is a quick and easy recipe to make delicious Colombian arepas. They are usually served for breakfast, as a side dish, or even for a quick meal.

Provided by Sweet y Salado

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     South American     Colombian

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup warm water
1 cup pre-cooked white corn meal (such as P.A.N.®)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Mix water, corn meal, mozzarella cheese, butter, and salt together in a large bowl. Knead until mixed well and the dough has a soft consistency. Form balls the size of a medium orange and place them between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Flatten with a rolling pin to your desired thickness.
  • Cut the dough into circles using a cereal bowl or drinking glass, lip-down, through the plastic wrap. Remove the plastic wrap and remove excess dough.
  • Coat a griddle with cooking spray and heat to medium-high. Add arepas and grill until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 325.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

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