Guava and Cheese Arepas

Ingredients

• For the Arepa Dough:
• 1 cup pre-cooked cornmeal (Masa Harina or Harina P.A.N.)
• 1 cup warm water
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp butter, melted
• For the Filling:
• 0.5 cup guava paste, sliced 🍈
• 0.5 cup queso blanco or mozzarella, shredded 🧀
• For Cooking:
• 1 tbsp butter or oil (for frying)

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Prepare the Arepa Dough
2. 2In a bowl, mix cornmeal, warm water, salt, and melted butter.
3. 3Knead until a smooth dough forms, then let rest for 5 minutes.
4. 42️⃣ Shape the Arepas
5. 5Divide the dough into 4 equal balls and flatten each into a disk.
6. 6Place a slice of guava paste and shredded cheese in the center of each disk.
7. 7Cover with another piece of dough and seal the edges gently.
8. 83️⃣ Cook the Arepas
9. 9Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter.
10. 10Cook arepas for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
11. 114️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
12. 12Let cool slightly, then slice open and enjoy the gooey, sweet, and cheesy filling!