Cheesy Colombian Corn Cakes (Arepas) Recipe
Transport your senses to the vibrant streets of Colombia with these Cheesy Colombian Corn Cakes (Arepas). The ooey-gooey cheese and sweet, juicy corn come together to reach new heights of flavor and ready in 20 minutes!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 252kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Harina Blanca Pre-Cooked White Cornmeal
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked corn kernels
- 1/2 cup butter for frying
Instructions
- Place the water and salt in a large mixing bowl. Slowly stir in the Harina Blanca until it has evenly absorbed all the water. Fold in the cheese and corn.
- Form dough into golf-ball-sized spheres, then use your hands to pat them into a disk shape about 1/2 inch thick.
- Melt the butter on a large griddle set over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the formed corn patties and fry for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Transfer the cooked arepas to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt. Serve warm.
Notes
Store leftover arepas in an airtight container in the refrigerator; they'll stay good for up to 5 days. To freeze, wrap each arepa individually in plastic wrap and they'll last for about a month in your freezer.
To reheat, you can either warm them in a skillet over medium heat until heated through or microwave for a minute or two. If frozen, thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 519mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1mg
