Name: Colombian Arepas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup warm water; 1 cup pre-cooked white cornmeal (such as P.A.N.®); 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 tablespoon butter; 0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste; cooking spray

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup warm water
1 cup pre-cooked white cornmeal (such as P.A.N.)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon butter
teaspoon salt, or to taste
Cooking spray

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the warm water, cornmeal, shredded mozzarella cheese, butter, and salt. Mix everything together until fully combined and a soft dough forms.
Once the dough is ready, divide it into balls the size of a medium orange.
Place each dough ball between two sheets of plastic wrap and use a rolling pin to flatten each one to your desired thickness.
With the plastic wrap still in place, use the edge of a cereal bowl or drinking glass to press into the dough, cutting out perfect circles.
Remove the plastic wrap and discard any excess dough scraps.
Spray a griddle or large frying pan with cooking spray and heat it over medium-high heat.
Working in batches, cook the arepas on the hot griddle until they are golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Recipe Tip

If the dough feels too dry, add a little extra water. If it's too moist, sprinkle in some more cornmeal until you reach the right consistency.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 125
Fat: 5g
Carbs: 14g
Protein: 6g
Sodium: 325mg
Cholesterol: 17mg
Calcium: 149mg
Potassium: 17mg

Nutrition Information

Nutrition	Amount per serving	% Daily Value
Total Fat	5g	7%
Saturated Fat	3g	16%
Cholesterol	17mg	6%
Sodium	325mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate	14g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0g	1%
Total Sugars	0g
Protein	6g	12%
Calcium	149mg	11%
Potassium	17mg	0%

Note: Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Disclaimer: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amounts are based on available nutrient data. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Comments

JanetH

10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM

wonderful recipe...came out very tasty and perfectly done...

SpiffyBao4791

04/13/2024 04:51:17 PM

The plastic sheets, rolling pin, and glass are all superfluous to making arepas. Whoever wrote this has NEVER been in a Colombian kitchen. Just pinch a small ball size of dough, roll it in your hand and smash it out, just like you would with a burger. Done!

TraciAnn And BB

10/09/2024 02:22:16 PM

I really liked these. I halved recipe and used shredded cheddar instead of mozzarella, because that is what I had. I made breakfast sandwiches with these and they were a nice change from bread.

FancyCane4801

01/19/2025 04:08:31 PM

Turned out great. My daughter’s partner from Columbia said they tasted authentic. Used a cast iron skillet on med low with avocado oil, Tex mex cheese brought some extra delicious flavour.

Evelyn Reyes

01/26/2025 06:34:04 PM

Great recipe. Instead of water i use milk and add 3 tablespoons of sugar. My husband loves them.

DGarciaRNmsncom

09/11/2024 12:34:20 AM

Absolutely delicious! They turned out great in every way. These are the best arepas I’ve ever had.

BrightOrzo9974

03/11/2024 12:59:27 AM

Great taste!! Didn’t take long to make either, also family approved!!

Aaron Allen

02/17/2024 09:30:38 PM

Everyone at home loved it.

William James Hurd Jr

10/26/2023 04:36:55 PM

This was kind of hard for me to make they didn't come out like the pictures or any arepas I've had before. What's the trick to making them more than a corn pancake? Following the ingredients amount things seemed too wet so I added more cornmeal but maybe I ended up adding too much?

SweetPork3492

10/26/2023 12:48:14 PM

I loved them They are really really really good! I would recommend them any day of the week

SaucyEel4865

04/26/2023 05:47:52 AM

Hard to make for me even though it should be simple. I didn’t like the taste because salt was the only flavor.

FunFarro3588

02/18/2023 12:10:23 AM

Super simple and a childhood favorite!

WittyGouda1202

01/12/2023 01:09:25 PM

The recepie is fine .but please fix the introduction IS COLOMBIA / COLOMBIAN AREPAS, INSTEAD COLUMBIAN THANKS

ProudLime7851

09/20/2022 10:47:51 PM

Another reviewer mentioned using more butter. I cooked mine in a cast iron skillet and used butter instead of oil, to make about 1/8 inch of butter in the pan heat the butter until it starts to sizzle and bubble. They don't get as brown and crispy as oil but they do taste more buttery.