We made the popular arepas con queso from Disney’s Encanto. One bite and we felt like we were transported to the magical home of Maribel. Make sure to use pre-cooked cornmeal, as regular cornmeal will not work in this recipe.

Quick Info

⏱️ 30 min • 🍽️ 4 servings • ⭐ 80%

Nutrition

254 cal • 5g protein • 14g carbs • 20g fat

Tags

[Central & South American] • [Gluten-Free] • [Healthy] • [Low-Carb] • [Vegetarian] • [Easy] • [Under 30 Minutes] • [Appetizers]

Ingredients

• 1 cup pre-cooked white cornmeal
• 1 cup water
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 tablespoons grated queso blanco or mozzarella cheese
• Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for serving
• 2 small, ripe Hass avocado, peeled, pitted, and cubed
• Juice of 1 lime
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions Preview

1. Make the arepas: Add the cornmeal to a med…
2. Turn the dough out onto a clean surface an…
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Recipe by: Mariana Velasquez • From: Tasty