Cheese-Stuffed Arepas

Ingredients

• 2 cups precooked cornmeal (masarepa)
• 1 tbsp La Favorita Margarine
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 1 cup shredded cheese (queso blanco, queso fresco, or mozzarella)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix the precooked cornmeal and the salt.
2. Add the warm water a little at a time and knead until you have a smooth, even dough.
3. Divide the dough into portions and roll them into balls. Flatten each ball into a thin disc.
4. Place a portion of shredded cheese in the center of each disc, then fold the dough over the cheese to form a stuffed arepa.
5. Heat 1 tbsp of La Favorita Margarine in a skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Cook the stuffed arepas in the hot skillet, browning them on both sides until crisp and the cheese has melted inside.
7. Serve the arepas hot and enjoy them for breakfast.