COLOMBIAN AREPAS WITH HAM AND CHEESE
A favorite in Colombia these hot,toasted cakes of soft corn that are slightly sweet and salty! You will need a Cast Iron Skillet OR Flat-Top grill!
Provided by Timothy H.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Making the Arepas:.
- I a large bowl combine masa with cheese,baking soda and salt. Slowly pour the warm water in and stir well. Using your hands,knead until smooth dough forms. Form into 6 even balls,flatten into circles, about 4 inches in diameter.In a cast iron skillet or flat top grill, melt half of the butter on medium heat.
- Working in batches,if necessary,cook Arepas until golden brown, about 3 minutes.Add remaining butter,turn Arepas and cook 2-3 minutes until golden. Set aside.
- Making the Sandwich:.
- Slice the arepas in half horizontally. Layer on the ham,cheese and tomato, season with salt and pepper. Top fixings with remaining Arepas halves. Heat half the butterin a skillet or flat top grill. Cook Arepas in batches,about 3 minutes, until golden. Add remaining butter,turn,cover and cook 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and Arepasare golden. Serve with Salsa on the side.
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Tumi Jibon
[email protected]These arepas were amazing! I've never had them before, but I will definitely be making them again. The dough was soft and fluffy, and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I loved the combination of the sweet cornmeal and the savory filling. I highly
Elijah Gakpetor
[email protected]These arepas were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it! The dough was a bit tricky to work with, but I got the hang of it after a few tries. The filling was delicious and cheesy, and the arepas were a hit with my family. I will def
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[email protected]I've made these arepas twice now and they're so good! The dough is soft and fluffy, and the filling is cheesy and flavorful. I love that I can customize the filling to my liking. I've tried them with different cheeses, meats, and vegetables, and they
Brenda Claasen
[email protected]These arepas were absolutely delicious! I made them for my family last night and they were a huge hit. The dough was easy to work with and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making these again soon.