Colombian Arepas With Ham and Cheese

Name: Colombian Arepas With Ham and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups masa harina; 1 cup grated white cheese; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups warm water; 4 -6 tablespoons butter, divided; 1/2 lb sliced ham; 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, in 6 slices; 1 large tomatoes, cut into 6 slices; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 -6 teaspoons butter, divided; 1/2 cup salsa

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Recipe by Timothy H.

A favorite in Colombia these hot,toasted cakes of soft corn that are slightly sweet and salty! You will need a Cast Iron Skillet OR Flat-Top grill!

READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

For The Arepas
2

cups masa harina
1

cup grated white cheese
1

teaspoon baking soda
1

teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups warm water
4 -6

tablespoons butter, divided
For The Sandwich
¹⁄₂

lb sliced ham
¹⁄₂

lb mozzarella cheese, in 6 slices
1

large tomatoes, cut into 6 slices
¹⁄₄

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄

teaspoon pepper
4 -6

teaspoons butter, divided
¹⁄₂

cup salsa

DIRECTIONS

Making the Arepas:.
I a large bowl combine masa with cheese,baking soda and salt. Slowly pour the warm water in and stir well. Using your hands,knead until smooth dough forms. Form into 6 even balls,flatten into circles, about 4 inches in diameter.In a cast iron skillet or flat top grill, melt half of the butter on medium heat.
Working in batches,if necessary,cook Arepas until golden brown, about 3 minutes.Add remaining butter,turn Arepas and cook 2-3 minutes until golden. Set aside.
Making the Sandwich:.
Slice the arepas in half horizontally. Layer on the ham,cheese and tomato, season with salt and pepper. Top fixings with remaining Arepas halves. Heat half the butterin a skillet or flat top grill. Cook Arepas in batches,about 3 minutes, until golden. Add remaining butter,turn,cover and cook 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and Arepasare golden. Serve with Salsa on the side.

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