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A vibrant plate of melted cheese stuffed arepas split open to reveal oozy gooey centers, garnished with fresh cilantro. The arepas rest on a warm, colorful backdrop with a rustic wooden board, a dab of pico de gallo for color and a drizzle of crema.

Encanto Cheesy Arepas: Perfect Movie Night Snack! 🫓✨

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Encanto Cheesy Arepas are a fun, shareable movie-night snack featuring soft corn cakes stuffed with ooey-gooey cheese and a hint of fresh cilantro.

  • Total Time: PT25M
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 arepas or cornmeal discs
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or queso blanco
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup pico de gallo or diced tomato & onion
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare arepas by halving the dough or cooking discs until lightly crispy.
  2. Fill with cheese and reheat until cheese melts.
  3. Top with pico de gallo and cilantro.
  4. Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream or guacamole.

Notes

  • Make ahead: assemble and refrigerate; reheat before serving.
  • Can substitute queso fresco for mozzarella.
  • Prep Time: PT15M
  • Cook Time: PT10M
  • Method: Griddle
  • Cuisine: Venezuelan/Colombian inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 arepa
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 320 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 9 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg
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