One of my favorite foods to get at carnivals, besides fresh squeezed lemonade that is, are queso arepas. Carnival style queso arepas are two sweet corn pancakes typically filled with mozzarella cheese that result in a slightly sweet, slightly salty handheld buttery treat.

This recipe is my homemade gringa version that you can make at home for under $4 in only 20 minutes!

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Queso Arepas (Carnival Style)

Carnival style sweet corn and mozzarella cheese arepas.

Course

Snacks

Cuisine

American, Mexican

Keyword

Cheese, Corn, Snacks

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

15 Minutes

Servings

Arepas

Ingredients

• 1 8.5 oz Box Jiffy corn muffin mix
• 1 can Creamed corn
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
• 2 Eggs
• 1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon Onion Powder
• 16 oz Shredded Mozzarella Cheese divided
• 3 Tablespoons Butter

Course Snacks Cuisine American, Mexican Keyword Cheese, Corn, Snacks Prep Time 5 Minutes Cook Time 15 Minutes Servings Arepas Ingredients 1 8.5 oz Box Jiffy corn muffin mix 1 can Creamed corn 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 2 Eggs 1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder 1/4 Teaspoon Onion Powder 16 oz Shredded Mozzarella Cheese divided 3 Tablespoons Butter

Instructions

1. In a large bowl mix the corn muffin mix, creamed corn, salt, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, and 1/2 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Stir until well combined.
2. In a large frying pan with a lid melt 1 teaspoon of butter on high heat. Pour the arepa batter into the pan in 1/3 cup portions.
3. Cover and cook over medium-high heat, flipping after about 3 minutes, when the bottom starts to brown and bubbles have appeared on the surface.
4. Place 1/2 cup of shredded cheese onto half of the flipped arepas and melt with the lid on while the second side cooks.
5. Cover the cheese with another arepa pancake and melt into one sandwich. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Total Recipe Cost: $3.81