Cheesy Arepas

Directions

  1. 1Grab 3 and a half cups of warm water and add 2 tablespoons of butter and salt.
  2. 2Grab 3 and a half cups of warm water and add 2 tablespoons of butter and salt.
  3. 3Grab 3 and a half cups of warm water and add 2 tablespoons of butter and salt.
  4. 4Wait for the butter to melt.
  5. 5Wait for the butter to melt.
  6. 6Wait for the butter to melt.
  7. 7In a bowl, add 4 cups of cornmeal, 1 cup of queso cotija, and 2 cups of cheese.
  8. 8In a bowl, add 4 cups of cornmeal, 1 cup of queso cotija, and 2 cups of cheese.
  9. 9In a bowl, add 4 cups of cornmeal, 1 cup of queso cotija, and 2 cups of cheese.
  10. 10Add the water mixture and mix until everything is combined and the dough is soft.
  11. 11Add the water mixture and mix until everything is combined and the dough is soft.
  12. 12Add the water mixture and mix until everything is combined and the dough is soft.
  13. 13Cover the dough and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  14. 14Cover the dough and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  15. 15Cover the dough and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  16. 16Preheat your comal on medium heat and have water next to you.
  17. 17Preheat your comal on medium heat and have water next to you.
  18. 18Preheat your comal on medium heat and have water next to you.
  19. 19Dip your hands in water.
  20. 20Dip your hands in water.
  21. 21Dip your hands in water.
  22. 22Grab a piece of dough and form a ball.
  23. 23Grab a piece of dough and form a ball.
  24. 24Grab a piece of dough and form a ball.
  25. 25Create a bowl shape with the dough.
  26. 26Create a bowl shape with the dough.
  27. 27Create a bowl shape with the dough.
  28. 28Stuff the dough with shredded cheese.
  29. 29Stuff the dough with shredded cheese.
  30. 30Stuff the dough with shredded cheese.
  31. 31Close and seal the dough.
  32. 32Close and seal the dough.
  33. 33Close and seal the dough.
  34. 34Roll and press down the dough to a quarter of an inch thick.
  35. 35Roll and press down the dough to a quarter of an inch thick.
  36. 36Roll and press down the dough to a quarter of an inch thick.
  37. 37Repeat the process for the rest of the dough.
  38. 38Repeat the process for the rest of the dough.
  39. 39Repeat the process for the rest of the dough.
  40. 40Butter down your pan.
  41. 41Butter down your pan.
  42. 42Butter down your pan.
  43. 43Place the arepas on the pan.
  44. 44Place the arepas on the pan.
  45. 45Place the arepas on the pan.
  46. 46Cook the arepas for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
  47. 47Cook the arepas for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
  48. 48Cook the arepas for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
  49. 49Flip the arepas after 4 minutes and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes.
  50. 50Flip the arepas after 4 minutes and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes.
  51. 51Flip the arepas after 4 minutes and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes.
  52. 52Remove the arepas from the comal once cooked.
  53. 53Remove the arepas from the comal once cooked.
  54. 54Remove the arepas from the comal once cooked.
  55. 55Repeat the same process for the remaining arepas.
  56. 56Repeat the same process for the remaining arepas.
  57. 57Repeat the same process for the remaining arepas.
  58. 58Serve the arepas and enjoy.
  59. 59Serve the arepas and enjoy.
  60. 60Serve the arepas and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 3.5 cups warm water
  • 3.5 cups warm water
  • 3.5 cups warm water
  • 2 tbsp salted butter
  • 2 tbsp salted butter
  • 2 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 cups precooked white cornmeal (Goya Masarepa)
  • 4 cups precooked white cornmeal (Goya Masarepa)
  • 4 cups precooked white cornmeal (Goya Masarepa)
  • 1 cup queso cotija
  • 1 cup queso cotija
  • 1 cup queso cotija
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack, queso Oaxaca or mozzarella (queso Oaxaca & Monterey Jack)
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack, queso Oaxaca or mozzarella (queso Oaxaca & Monterey Jack)
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack, queso Oaxaca or mozzarella (queso Oaxaca & Monterey Jack)
  • 1 serving love
  • 1 serving love
  • 1 serving love

Equipment

bowlcomalpan

Tips

  • Preheat your comal on medium heat.
  • Dip your hands in water to prevent sticking.
  • Use your pinky as guidance to make the arepas a quarter of an inch thick.
  • Cut them open and stuff them while they are hot.