Encanto inspired Cheesy Arepas! Arepas Con Queso!

Cheesy Arepas!

Serving Size: 2 People (makes 4 arepas)

Ingredients
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- 2 Cup Pre-Cooked Cornmeal (Brand :PAN)
- 2 cup Warm Water
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (Room Temp)
- 1 Tsp salt
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
- Additional cheese will be needed for stuffing. (1 Cup)

Directions
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- In a bowl add the cornmeal and salt. Mix before adding water and knead for a few minutes. Then add in the butter and mozzarella cheese and knead until the dough is shiny and no longer sticking to the bowl.

- Split the dough into 4 parts. Roll the dough into a ball, then using both of your thumbs push through the middle to make an indent for the cheese.

- Fill it with cheese, then fold in the dough to cover the whole. Shape the dough into a ball once again.

- Make a peace sign with your dominant hand and gently push down as you push inward with the heels of your non-dominant hand and the remaining fingers of the right hand.

- Flatten the dough on each hand until your form a circular disk. Using your palm gently tap the outer edge until it's Smooth.

- On a Medium-heat pan add 1 Tbsp of avocado oil and fry the arepas for 4 minutes on each side until you achieve a golden color with crispy sides.

- Serve warm! Enjoy!

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[SmeoneYouLuvv]

I always wanted to try Arepas! It looks delicious!

[Pbavtor]

Arepas are love! Are joy. No matter what you put in them❤

[아렉산두]

That would probably be a power I’d pick too

[smokeskull]

You can cook them in a George foreman grill or Panini maker to perfection also. I like to slice up pepperoni sausage into the dough too

[maisy__]

First time I saw this was on amazing race Australia and they had to make these on a cooking station they had each on the beach and then give them to a community school. I wanted to learn how to make these bc they looked delishhh so here I am! First time I saw this was on amazing race Australia and they had to make these on a cooking station they had each on the beach and then give them to a community school. I wanted to learn how to make these bc they looked delishhh so here I am! 🤤

[Nellyospanova]

This is how my husband makes his arepas but in arepa maker. Today I wanna surprise him making them with chicken stuffing instead of cheese

[ilgin_]

Can you write down the ingredients please?

[ImapsychoLover]

I followed the steps why it still taste plan 😫