I first had arepas con queso in Cartagena, Colombia, and learned the recipe during a subsequent trip. Now they are a favorite in our household. I mean, who doesn't love a cheesy, crispy corn cake that ...

Arepas de choclo are traditionally served with cheese, which can be mixed into the dough, served in slices on top, or – my favorite way – wedged inside, like an arepa sandwich. The best arepas de ...

Arepas de Queso (Colombian Cheese Arepas) You can make your own cheese arepas by following Chef Carmen Angel’s recipe. Angel uses the Colombian queso Paipa, but mozzarella is a fine substitute.

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Ingredients 2 cups (360 g/12½ oz) masarepa (see Note) 2 tsp vegetable oil 1 tsp sea salt butter, for brushing 1½ cups (190 g/6½ oz) grated queso fresco or mozzarella cheese guasacaca, to serve ...