CORN AND CHEESE GRIDDLE CAKES (AREPAS)
These little Venezuelan griddle cakes, known as arepas in Spanish, can be eaten at any time of the day, topped with cheese, meat, chicken, or eggs. You can top them with roast pork or a spoonful of pico de gallo as a delicious side or tempting appetizer. You use nonstick cooking spray quite a bit for this, but I like to use an olive oil spritzer. Enjoy!
Provided by Nif_H
Categories Cheese
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the cornmeal and salt in a food processor and process until finely ground. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the cheese and butter.
- Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until almost boiling. Gradually stir enough of the milk into the cornmeal mixture to make a very thick batter. Stir in the corn.
- Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and set over medium heat. Drop half of the cornmeal mixture, 1 heaping tablespoon at a time, in 6 mounds in the skillet. Flatten slightly and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Spray the griddle cakes with nonstick spray and turn. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes, transferring them to a platter when they are done; keep warm. Repeat with the remaining cornmeal mixture to make a total of 12 griddle cakes. Serve with Pico de Gallo, if using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.3, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 9.4, Sodium 205.9, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.3, Protein 5.5
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Bobbi Flowers
b56@gmail.comI'm a vegetarian, so I substituted black beans for the cheese in these arepas. They were delicious! The beans added a nice protein boost, and the cornmeal griddle cakes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
HASSANP10D
hassanp10d@gmail.comThese arepas were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would use less sugar next time. Otherwise, they were very easy to make and had a nice texture.
Ifath Mohamed
m@hotmail.comThese arepas were amazing! They were so light and fluffy, and the corn and cheese flavors were perfect. I served them with black beans and avocado, and they were the perfect meal. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Jood Alzaben
alzaben@hotmail.co.ukI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my arepas turned out really dense and heavy. I think I might have overmixed the batter. Otherwise, the flavor was great.
Sohag Ahmed Sany
ss@gmail.comThese arepas were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would use less oil next time. Otherwise, they were very tasty and easy to make.
Nazish Nisar
n_nazish@yahoo.comI loved these arepas! They were so flavorful and cheesy. I served them with eggs and salsa, and they were the perfect breakfast. I will definitely be making these again.
Angie Gerena
gerena69@hotmail.comThese arepas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices or herbs to the batter next time. Otherwise, they were very easy to make and had a nice texture.
Yara Mohamed
m.yara68@yahoo.comI'm a big fan of arepas, and these corn and cheese griddle cakes did not disappoint. They were so easy to make, and they were cooked perfectly. I served them with black beans and avocado, and they were delicious.
Danyelle Dunn
dunn80@gmail.comI made these arepas for a party, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the crispy edges. I will definitely be making these again.
Mian
mian@gmail.comThese arepas were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more milk or water to the batter next time. Otherwise, they were very flavorful and easy to make.
Creadele Harrison
harrison68@hotmail.comI've made these arepas several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're a great way to use up leftover corn. I usually serve them with black beans and avocado, but they're also delicious with eggs or salsa.
Noah Childers
childers-noah65@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of cornbread, but these arepas were surprisingly good. The cheese and the cornmeal complement each other perfectly, and the griddle cakes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Monday Luke
luke-m8@hotmail.comThese arepas were a hit with my family! The corn and cheese combination was delicious, and the griddle cakes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.