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Colombian arepas stuffed with cheese and ham on a blue plate.

Ham and cheese Colombian Arepas

Isabel
These ham and cheese Colombian arepas are corn patties stuffed with cheese and a great way to use leftover ham.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Precooked corn flour PAN brand if possible (125 grams)
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese (divided) or Chihuahua (160 grams)
  • 1 cup Whole milk (200 mls)
  • ½ cup Diced ham
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter melted (60 grams)
  • 1 Tablespoon Vegetable oil For greasing the skillet

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl combine the corn flour and 1 cup on cheese.
  • Add the melted butter and slowly add about half of the milk and start incorporating until a dough forms.
  • Add the rest of the milk and continue kneading for about 5 minutes.
  • Let the dough rest, covered with a cooking towel for about 5 minutes.
  • Form tennis-size balls (about 50 grams each) and use a flat surface covered in cling wrap (as shown in pics) to flatten them. A tortilla press is an excellent tool to do this.
  • Use one of the rounds as the base and add the cubed ham and a handful of cheese (about 1 tablespoon each).
  • Cover with another dough round and press the edges until you form a seamless round patty.
  • Grease a cast iron skillet with the tablespoon of vegetable oil. I like to use avocado oil for its neutral flavor.
  • Cook the arepas in a cast iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium-low heat about 20 minutes per side until golden brown. They will form a crisp crust that will allow you to flip them easily.
  • Flip them carefully with a spatula and cook on the other side for another 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!
Keyword arepas, Colombian arepas, Colombian cheese arepas, ham and cheese arepas
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