Arepas (L Am Corn Cakes) Gluten Free
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
*Masa, Maseca Brand, Instant, 1.25 cup Salt, .5 tsp Hot Water, 1 1/2 - 2 cup *Fiesta cheese blend, 0.33 cup Butter, unsalted, 1 tbsp melted
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Combine Masa and salt in medium bowl. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of hot water. Dough should be smooth and moist but not sticky; add more water 1 TBS at a time if needed. Add cheese and butter. Knead until dough is consistency of smooth mashed potatoes.
Lightly grease or spray heavy skillet or griddle; heat over medium heat. Divide dough into 6 equal pieces; flatten and pat dough into 4 " discs 1/2 inch thick. If dough cracks or is too dry, return to bowl and add additional water 1 TBS at a time.
Immediately place dough in a hot skillet. Cook 3-5 minutes per side or until browned in spots. Remove baking sheet.
Bake 15 minutes or until arepas sound hollow when tapped.
Serve warm.
Serving Size: Makes 6 corn cakes
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SLACHETKA103145.
Combine Masa and salt in medium bowl. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of hot water. Dough should be smooth and moist but not sticky; add more water 1 TBS at a time if needed. Add cheese and butter. Knead until dough is consistency of smooth mashed potatoes.
Lightly grease or spray heavy skillet or griddle; heat over medium heat. Divide dough into 6 equal pieces; flatten and pat dough into 4 " discs 1/2 inch thick. If dough cracks or is too dry, return to bowl and add additional water 1 TBS at a time.
Immediately place dough in a hot skillet. Cook 3-5 minutes per side or until browned in spots. Remove baking sheet.
Bake 15 minutes or until arepas sound hollow when tapped.
Serve warm.
Serving Size: Makes 6 corn cakes
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SLACHETKA103145.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 127.1
- Total Fat: 2.8 g
- Cholesterol: 5.2 mg
- Sodium: 195.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 19.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
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