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Cheese-Stuffed Arepas

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
30 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Breakfast Colombian South American
Cheese-Stuffed Arepas
Ingredients
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 cup pre-cooked white cornmeal (such as P.A.N.®)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • cooking spray
Instructions
1
Combine water and cornmeal in a large bowl, then add mozzarella cheese, butter, and salt. Mix until the ingredients are well incorporated and a smooth dough forms.
2
Knead the mixture until it becomes pliable and easy to shape.
3
Divide the dough into portions of a medium orange's size. Shape each portion into a ball and place it between two sheets of plastic wrap.
4
Flatten the dough using a rolling pin to achieve your desired thickness.
5
Place each flattened dough ball between two sheets of plastic wrap and press the top edge of a cereal bowl or drinking glass into its surface to create circles.
6
Carefully remove the plastic wrap and discard any excess dough scraps.
7
Preheat a griddle with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
8
Cook the arepas in batches until they turn golden brown, approximately 5 minutes per side.
9
Serve the cooked arepas immediately.