Name: Arepas de Queso
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 14
Ingredients: Low-moisture mozzarella cheese - 1 (8 ounce) package; Pre-cooked white cornmeal (such as P.A.N.®) - 2 cups; Warm water - 2 ½ cups; Kosher salt, divided - 1 ½ teaspoons; Canola oil, divided - ¼ cup

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Arepas de Queso

1. Low-moisture mozzarella cheese - 1 (8 ounce) package

2. Pre-cooked white cornmeal (such as P.A.N.®) - 2 cups

3. Warm water - 2 ½ cups

4. Kosher salt, divided - 1 ½ teaspoons

5. Canola oil, divided - ¼ cup

How to cook deliciously - Arepas de Queso

1. Stage

Shred 3 ounces of the mozzarella and cut remaining 5 ounces into 1/2-inch cubes. Transfer shredded cheese to a large bowl and cubed cheese to a medium bowl.

2. Stage

Add cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, and warm water to the shredded cheese and mix to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow cornmeal to absorb liquid. The mixture should resemble soft Play-Doh.

3. Stage

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).

4. Stage

With damp palms and fingers, place 1/4 cup arepa mixture into your palm and flatten into a 2 1/2-inch disk. Place 3 to 4 cubes of the mozzarella into the center. Gently fold edges of dough over to cover mozzarella cubes completely, patting to form a cake. Repeat until all dough and cheese has been used.

5. Stage

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 3 or 4 arepas and cook until both sides are golden brown and charred in spots, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove to a parchment-lined baking sheet and season with a pinch of the remaining salt. Place in the preheated oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining oil, arepas, and salt.