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Cheese Filled Arepas

Prep Time: 25 min  |  Cook Time: 8 min  |  Servings: 8  |  Calories: 411
1786 Cheese Filled Arepas
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
8 min
Servings
8
Calories
411

<p>Arepas are small cornmeal cakes that originated centuries ago in South America. In this recipe, the cake is stuffed with Sargento® Authentic Mexican Cheese, then fried to a light brown crispiness and served warm with salsa. For best results, be sure to let the dough rest for 15 minutes before making the cakes.</p>

Ingredients
Directions
  1. In a large bowl, stir together masa and baking powder. Add water, 1/2 cup oil, oregano, salt and cayenne pepper; mix well until dough is stiff. Knead dough in the bowl several times. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand 15 minutes.
  2. Divide dough into 16 balls about 2 inches in diameter (about 3 ounces each). Flatten each ball into a 3-inch circle. Mound cheese in center of 8 of the circles; top with remaining circles. Press edges together firmly to seal; shape between hands into 4-inch patties. (At this point the arepas may be covered and refrigerated up to 1 day before cooking).
  3. Heat 1/8-inch depth of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 3 of the arepas; cook 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining arepas, adding more oil to skillet as needed. Serve warm with salsa.

Nutrition Facts
8 Servings
Serving Size: (182g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 411
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.5 grams
Saturated Fat 5.3 grams
Monounsaturated Fat 10.2 grams
Polyunsaturated Fat 5 grams
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrates 45 grams
Dietary Fiber 4 grams
Protein 10 grams
Vitamin A 3RE
Calcium 243mg 23%
Iron 5mg 22%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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