Arepas Enriched with Eggs and Cheese

These are the most succulent arepas you can dream of. What makes them special is that they are arepas whose dough is enriched with eggs, grated white cheese and melted butter. The result is soft and fluffy arepas that no one can resist.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups of water
• 4 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 1/2 cups of grated white cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 cups of arepa flour Harina P.A.N.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a bowl, add the liquid ingredients: lightly beaten eggs, water, and melted butter. Mix with a whisk. Add the grated white cheese and combine.
2. 2Gradually add the arepa flour, and mix with a fork, with your hands, or with a Danish mixer.
3. 3Knead with your hands and make sure the dough is smooth. Let rest for five minutes.
4. 4Preheat the griddle or budare over medium-high heat, and make dough balls. The size of the balls will depend on how big you want your arepas.
5. 5Shape the dough balls into arepas with the palms of your hands.
6. 6Place the arepas on the griddle or budare, and cook for 8-10 minutes.
7. 7Lower the heat to medium, flip the arepas over, and cook for 6-7 more minutes.
8. 8Serve hot, slice them, add butter and fill with grated white cheese, or shredded Gouda cheese.