Cook The Book: Arepas De Queso

• 2 cups masarepa (arepa flour)
• 2 cups hot water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3 tablespoons margarine
• 1 cup queso blanco (crumbly white farmer's cheese)

1. Mix the masarepa, hot water, and salt in a large mixing bowl and let rest for about 10 minutes. Knead the dough until it starts to take on a sheen, kneading in the shredded mozzarella as you work. Form 6 round patties about 1/2 inch thick and set aside.
2. Heat a large nonstick pan or griddle over medium heat. You'll use about 11/2 teaspoons of margarine per arepa, so add the margarine to the pan according to how many will fit at a time without crowding. After each arepa browns on one side, flip it and immediately baste the top with a little of the margarine from the pan.
3. Continue to cook until both sides are browned and lightly crispy. Transfer each arepa to a plate and top with a sprinkle of the queso blanco before serving.

water, salt, mozzarella cheese, margarine, queso blanco

Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/05/arepas-de-queso-recipe.html (may not work)