Ingredients
Directions 9 steps | 30 Minutes
Prepare the arepa dough. In a large bowl, add the water. Slowly work in the cornmeal into the water with your hands. Add the cornmeal a little at a time to avoid lumps.
![Arepa con Queso (Cheese Arepa) Recipe: Prepare the arepa dough.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1652901229/recipes/Arepas-con-queso-4_6285456d1d449.jpg)
Once all of the cornmeal is incorporated, add the grated cojita cheese and one cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
![Arepa con Queso (Cheese Arepa) Recipe: Once all of the cornmeal is incorporated, add the grated cojita cheese and one cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1652901259/recipes/Arepas-con-queso-5_6285458b1d77a.jpg)
Mix the dough until the dough is smooth, about 3 minutes. If the dough is too dry, add a little bit of water and if the dough is too sticky add a little cornmeal. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
![Arepa con Queso (Cheese Arepa) Recipe: Mix the dough until the dough is smooth, about 3 minutes.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1652901283/recipes/Arepas-con-queso-6_628545a30f067.jpg)
Form the arepas. Prepare a small bowl of water to moisten your hands. Once the dough is rested, moisten your hands with the water and divide the dough into fourths.
![Arepa con Queso (Cheese Arepa) Recipe: Form the arepas.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1652901314/recipes/Arepas-con-queso-8_628545c1dbae1.jpg)
Take a quarter of the dough and form it into a ball. Use your fingers to create an indentation in the dough, creating a ball shape.
![Arepa con Queso (Cheese Arepa) Recipe:
Take a quarter of the dough and form it into a ball.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1652901337/recipes/Arepas-con-queso-10_628545d91aace.jpg)
Stuff the indentation with about two tablespoons of shredded mozzarella cheese.
![Arepa con Queso (Cheese Arepa) Recipe: Stuff the indentation with about two tablespoons of shredded mozzarella cheese.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1652901353/recipes/Arepas-con-queso-11_628545e8b1038.jpg)
Close the indentation and use your palms to flatten the ball of dough into a ¼-inch disc. Repeat with the remaining dough.
![Arepa con Queso (Cheese Arepa) Recipe: Close the indentation and use your palms to flatten the ball of dough into a ¼-inch disc.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1652901370/recipes/Arepas-con-queso-12_628545f8b8ebd.jpg)
Heat a griddle on medium-low heat. Lightly grease the pan with butter and add the arepas. Cook for 4-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
![Arepa con Queso (Cheese Arepa) Recipe: Heat a griddle on medium-low heat.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1652901386/recipes/Arepas-con-queso-14_6285460957dd9.jpg)
Arepa con queso can be split in half and stuffed or eaten on its own. Enjoy!
![Arepa con Queso (Cheese Arepa) Recipe: Arepa con queso can be split in half and stuffed or eaten on its own.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1652901430/recipes/Arepas-con-queso-22_62854635464f6.jpg)
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