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Cheese arepas

These delicious cheese arepas are gluten free, vegetarian, egg free, and nut free.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Colombian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: egg free, gluten free, nut free, vegetarian
Servings: 8 arepas

Ingredients

  • 1 cup masarepa
  • 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 tsp oil

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.
  • Seperate the dough into 8 equally sized balls then flatten the balls into thin disks. The disks should be around 1/4 inch - 1/2 inch thick.
  • Preheat a griddle or flat skillet over medium heat then cook the arepas for 3-5 minute per side until the arepas start to brown.
  • Put the arepas on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and cook them for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.