Cheese Arepas

Griddled corn cakes stuffed with melty cheese, Venezuelan-style.

Ingredients

• 2 cups pre-cooked cornmeal (masarepa)
• 2.5 cups warm water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp oil
• 7 oz mozzarella or queso blanco

Steps

1. Mix masarepa, water, and salt into a soft dough; rest 5 minutes.
2. Divide into balls and flatten into discs.
3. Cook on a medium griddle 5–6 minutes per side until crisp.
4. Split horizontally to form a pocket and stuff with cheese.
5. Return to the pan briefly until cheese melts.