Arepa de Choclo
Delight your taste buds with **Arepa de Choclo**, a beloved Colombian treat that combines the natural sweetness of fresh corn with a hint of creamy mozzarella cheese. These golden, slightly crispy corn patties are made from a simple batter of blended corn kernels, yellow cornmeal, milk, and a touch of sugar, then pan-cooked to perfection. With just 15 minutes of prep time, they come together quickly for breakfast, a snack, or a side dish. The mild saltiness of melted cheese perfectly balances the sweetness, making these arepas irresistibly flavorful. Serve them warm with butter or extra cheese for a comforting, authentic Latin American experience. Perfect for sharing, this easy recipe brings the essence of Colombian street food right to your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears)
- 0.5 cup yellow cornmeal
- 0.25 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons oil, for cooking
Instructions
In a food processor, combine the fresh corn kernels, yellow cornmeal, milk, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Pulse until the mixture is mostly smooth but still with some texture from the corn.
Transfer the blended mixture to a mixing bowl. Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese until evenly distributed.
Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Spoon about 1/4 cup of the corn batter onto the pan, spreading it slightly to form a round shape.
Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the arepas are golden brown and crisped to your liking. You might need to adjust the heat to ensure they cook through without burning.
Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the pan as necessary between batches.
Serve the Arepas de Choclo warm, either plain or with butter, cheese, or your choice of toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1495 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.2 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.2 g | 171% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 156 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 1931 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.6 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.4 g | ||
| Protein | 41.3 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 890 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1056 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
