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Rosalita's Arepas Con Queso Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 In a medium saucepan, bring the milk to a boil over high heat.
Step #2 (Watch closely so it doesn't boil over).
Step #3 Remove from heat & let sit for a min.
Step #4 Stir in the 3 tbs of butter & the buttermilk.
Step #5 Stir until the butter has completely melted.
Step #6 Let mixture sit for about 2 mins.
Step #7 Pulse the corn kernels in a food processor/blender until just coarse.
Step #8 In a large bowl mix corn, cornmeal, salt, sugar, & Monterey Jack cheese.
Step #9 Stir to mix.
Step #10 Gradually add enough of the hot milk mixture to make a very thick batter.
Step #11 Heat griddle or large skillet over medium high heat, & melt 1-2 tbs of butter until the foam subsides.
Step #12 Drop about 2 tbs of batter into the skillet for each arepa.
Step #13 (They should be about 3 inches in diameter) Cook until underside is golden brown, about 4 mins, then flip & brown other side.
Step #14 When the arepas are cooked on both sides & the batter is cooked through, sandwich 1 slice of mozzarella cheese between 2 arepas.
Step #15 Reduce heat to low, & continue cooking just until the cheese melts, turning once or twice.
Step #16 Continue filling & cooking the remaining arepas.
Step #17 Best served hot.
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