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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (154g) Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 378
Calories from Fat 196		(51%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 21.9g	33%
	Saturated Fat 13.0g	65%
	Monounsaturated Fat 6.1g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 63mg		21%
Sodium 411mg		17%
Potassium 225mg		6%
Total Carbohydrate 32.7g		10%
	Dietary Fiber 2.1g	8%
	Sugars 10.9g
Protein 14.9g		29%
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Rosalita's Arepas Con Queso

Recipe #208135 | 35 min | 15 min prep | add private note

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By: Brenda.
Jan 29, 2007

From the wonderful cookbook In Nirmala's Kitchen. Arepas can be sweet or savory. This recipe is a little of both.

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

3/4 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1-2 tablespoon unsalted butter (for frying)
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 cup finely ground yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
6 slices mozzarella cheese (about 6 ounces)

Directions

1
In a medium saucepan, bring the milk to a boil over high heat. (Watch closely so it doesn't boil over).
2
Remove from heat and let sit for a minute. Stir in the 3 tbs of butter and the buttermilk. Stir until the butter has completely melted. Let mixture sit for about 2 minutes.
3
Pulse the corn kernels in a food processor until just coarse.
4
In a large bowl combine corn, cornmeal, sugar, salt, and Monterey Jack cheese. Stir to combine.
5
Gradually add enough of the hot milk mixture to make a very thick batter.
6
Heat griddle or large skillet over medium high heat, and melt 1-2 tbs of butter until the foam subsides.
7
Drop about 2 tbs of batter into the skillet for each arepa. (They should be about 3 inches in diameter) Cook until underside is golden brown, about 4 minutes, then flip and brown other side.
8
When the arepas are cooked on both sides and the batter is cooked through, sandwich 1 slice of mozzarella cheese between 2 arepas. Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking just until the cheese melts, turning once or twice. Continue filling and cooking the remaining arepas.
9
Best served hot.

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From: CraftScout

On May 30, 2009

These were different than the last arepas I made. Very sweet! I had a hard time with the milk mixture the first time. I didn't let the milk sit and cool off long enough, so the cold buttermilk curdled as soon as I put it in. Luckily I felt like starting over at that point, so I did, this time slowly adding a spoonful of hot milk into the buttermilk at a time to temper it, while stirring the milk and adding bits of butter to cool it. Once the milk wasn't steaming anymore, I slowly poured the warmed buttermilk (plus milk) into the hot milk/butter. This worked MUCH better, and I was able to continue to cook. Thank you for sharing. Made for ZWT5, for the Groovy GastroGnomes.

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From: my3beachbabes

On Jul 11, 2008

I must say I have never had an arepa before and I'm so glad I tried your recipe. It was so delicious!!! I will be making these again. Thanks for sharing this recipe!!! Made for ZWT4

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From: justcallmetoni

On Jun 22, 2008

I have loved arepas since first trying them at local street fairs here in NYC. They are sweet and salty, crispy and gooey - all in one tidy perfect package. With the ZWT visit to S/CA I decided to try making a lighter version to prepare at home which require a few substitutions including skim milk, light butter and soy cheese. Also, I "fried" mine in cooking spray which took a little more effort but the results were worth it. (To do that start with the heat high to get a crust then reduce to cook through.) The dough is so delicious, I could have (and did) eat it raw from the spoon. I think the ground corn adds so much to these. Thanks Nick's Mom.

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From: **Tinkerbell**

On May 12, 2009

DS & I really liked these. DH & DD couldn't eat them because of the cheese. DS loved the mix of sweet & savory. On the other hand, since I eat my cornbread with syrup I wanted to add syrup after I put each bite in my mouth. Then I'd bite into the mozzarella cheese & realize that I wouldn't like syrup with my cheese! This was a whole new recipe for us & we're really glad we tried it. I think next time I'll play around, making some without cheese for DH & DD and maybe even trying to add some chopped green chilies or red pepper flakes for a little kick. Thanks for sharing, Bren! Made for ZWT5 - Ali Baba's Babes.