Cheese-Stuffed Arepa
Arepa Rellena de Queso is listed in Arepas for National / Pan-Colombian. Follow the verified ingredients and numbered instructions below.
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Mix the cornmeal, water, and salt and rest for 5 minutes.
Form six thick arepas and cook on a griddle for about 6 minutes per side.
Split each arepa almost completely through while still warm.
Insert a generous amount of cheese.
Butter the exterior lightly and return to the griddle over low heat, pressing gently, until the cheese melts and the arepa is crisp.
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