Arepas Con Queso: Indulgent Comfort Food Made Easy at Home
Discover the deliciousness of Arepas Con Queso, a traditional dish that brings comfort and joy to your dining table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Venezuelan
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups masa harina
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 1 cup cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix masa harina and salt.
- Add warm water gradually and knead to form a dough.
- Divide the dough into balls and flatten them into disks.
- Place cheese in the center of half the disks, then cover with the remaining disks.
- Cook on a hot griddle for about 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
Notes
- Try adding various fillings to customize your Arepas.
- Use fresh cheese for the best melting texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 arepa
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Arepas, comfort food, easy recipes