Golden, cheesy, and packed with pure joy—arepas con queso are basically the love child of a pancake and a grilled cheese, but with way more flavor and zero regrets. One bite, and you’ll wonder why bread even exists!

They’re crispy on the outside, melty on the inside, and guaranteed to make you forget all your problems—at least until you run out. Honestly, if happiness had a flavor, it would taste like an arepa con queso!

Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe

1 cup masarepa (also known as white corn meal – I used the brand P.A.N.)
1 cup hot water
¼ cup of shredded cheese
¼ tsp salt, or to taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Mix the ingredients in a medium size bowl and mix well until a you can form a ball.

Step 2: Divide the dough in 4 even balls.

Step 3: Dip the ball in cold water, so it doesn’t stick, and place on plastic wrap. Fold the plastic wrap over the ball and press down with a plate. Make them as thick or thin as you like. Repeat this with each ball of dough.

Step 4: In a pan heat a little bit of oil and fry each arepa for about 2-4 minutes on each side, or until the edges start to brown a little bit.

Step 5: Then add cheese add some cheese on the arepa and let it melt on low heat for a few more minutes.

Arepas con queso prove that cheese and cornmeal are a match made in culinary heaven. So grab one (or five), take a bite, and let the melty, crispy magic do the talking!

Arepas con queso

Crispy, cheesy, and absolutely irresistible—arepas con queso are the perfect blend of comfort and flavor. Easy to make, even easier to devour!

Course Main Course

Keyword Arepas con queso

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 8

Servings 4

Ingredients

1 cup masarepa (also known as white corn meal – I used the brand P.A.N.)
1 cup hot water
¼ cup shredded cheese
¼ tsp salt or to taste

Instructions

Mix the ingredients in a medium size bowl and mix well until a you can form a ball.
Divide the dough in 4 even balls.
Dip the ball in cold water, so it doesn’t stick, and place on plastic wrap. Fold the plastic wrap over the ball and press down with a plate. Make them as thick or thin as you like. Repeat this with each ball of dough.
In a pan heat a little bit of oil and fry each arepa for about 2-4 minutes on each side, or until the edges start to brown a little bit.
Then add cheese add some cheese on the arepa and let it melt on low heat for a few more minutes.