Arepas Con Queso: Inspired by Encanto
Inspired by Disney’s Encanto, I am making the Arepas con Queso that heal all wounds. These arepas are easy to make, oozing with cheese and are a great snack! Fill them with more cheese for a classic Arepas con Queso or stuff them with meat and beans to make them extra delicious. Either way you’re sure to enjoy them!
Ingredients
- 3 cups warm water
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups pre-cooked white cornmeal arepa flour, see note
- 1 1/2 cups pre-cooked yellow cornmeal arepa flour, see note
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella separated in half
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine water and salt.
- Mix in cornmeal and cheese, and let sit for 5 minutes
- Knead until smooth and holds together with a play-dough like consistency (3-5 mins), add more water if necessary.
- Divide the dough into evenly sized balls; 8 for large or 10 for smaller).
- Wet hands to help shape patties. Press until they are about ½ inch thick.
- Over medium-low heat, preheat a lightly greased large pan.
- Add the arepas and cook on each side for about 5 minutes. Both sides should be browned and the arepa should be cooked through and not wet!
- Allow the arepas to cool slightly (enough so that you can touch them without burning yourself!) Slice them in half and fill with the remaining cheese.
- Put the arepas back on the pan and cook for a few more minutes on both sides until the cheese is all melty, gooey and delicious!
Notes
Note: You can use just white or yellow cornmeal instead of mixing the two. I like the taste of the two mixed together but they are still delicious with just one.