Arepas (pronounced ah-reh-pas) are round patties made from corn flour. They can be made sweet or savory and are prepared over 75 different ways in Colombia. Arepas are eaten for breakfast, as a snack, meal, or as a side to accompany any dish. There are so many ways to eat them, and preparations vary by region.
These little arepas taste the same as regular arepas, they are crispy, cheesy, buttery, and taste amazing!
This recipe is just like my cheesy arepas, but I made it a smaller proportions for when you just want a few little arepas!Tip: I typically make these little arepas about the size of a mini bagel, but make these arepas as little as you like!
What You’ll Need:
- 1 ¼ cup of warm water
- 1 cup of white cornmeal (P.A.N.)
- ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ tablespoons of butter + more for greasing
- ½ teaspoon of salt
Directions:
- To a large bowl, add the cornmeal and salt. Then, whisk to combine.
- Next, heat up the water in a microwavable dish for 30 seconds.
- While the water is still hot, add the butter to the water, mixing it until it melts.
- Next add half of the water/butter mixture to the cornmeal flour. Use a spatula to combine. Then, add the remaining water/butter mixture as needed,
- Meanwhile, heat a nonstick pan to medium heat and add butter to lightly grease it.
- Use your hands to combine the dough until it is soft to touch, but not sticky.
- Using your hands, grab small sections of the dough. Roll the sections into small balls, then flatten between the palm of your hands.
- Once your arepas are shaped, place them on the hot pan and cook for about 7 minutes each side.
- Enjoy these little arepas alone or with a dip.
- Yields 10 little arepas.
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