Colombian arepas made with mozzarella cheese are quick and easy to make with this recipe. They are usually served for breakfast, as a side dish, or even for a quick meal.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 cup pre-cooked white cornmeal (such as P.A.N.)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- cooking spray
Steps
- Mix water, cornmeal, mozzarella cheese, butter, and salt together in a large bowl. Knead until well combined and a soft dough forms. Form dough into balls the size of a medium orange. Place each ball between two sheets of plastic wrap and flatten with a rolling pin to the desired thickness.
- Leaving plastic wrap in place, press the top edge of a cereal bowl or drinking glass into the surface of the dough to cut circles. Remove the plastic wrap and remove any excess dough scraps.
- Spray a griddle with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook arepas on the hot griddle until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Serve immediately.
