Main dishes

Arepas

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time

prep:

15 min

total:

27 min

servings

total:

6 servings

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what you need

Take 2-1/2 cups warm water, 1 tsp. salt, 2 cups white cornmeal (arepa flour) and 2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) softened PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese and mix & match your recipe from these options...

	seasoning options	filling choices
	1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)	12 slices OSCAR MAYER Honey Ham, 6 KRAFT Singles, 1/3 cup KRAFT Ranch Dressing, 6 tomato slices
	1 tsp. dried oregano leaves	6 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 lb.), cooked, cut into strips; 6 KRAFT Singles; 1/3 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
	1/4 cup chopped cilantro	6 eggs, scrambled; 6 KRAFT Singles; 12 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked
	1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 tsp. anise seed	1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, 3/4 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Then follow our 3 simple steps:

MIX water and salt in large bowl. Gradually add cornmeal, mixing after each addition until well blended. Knead in cream cheese and seasoning until well blended and smooth. Let stand 5 min.

DIVIDE dough into 6 equal pieces; shape each into ball. Flatten each into 5-inch round, rounding edge with a little water if necessary.

HEAT griddle to medium-high heat. Add dough rounds; cook 10 to 12 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Cut each horizontally in half; fill with filling.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Food Facts

Arepas are served for breakfast, lunch and dinner at any Venezuelan table and are typically served plain with butter and Apure (Venezuelan cheese). But they can also be grilled, fried or boiled. Arepa dough can also be used to make other Venezulean delicacies, such as empanadas and hallacas (Venezuelan tamales).

How to Bake Arepas in the Oven

Cook each arepa on griddle on medium-high heat 5 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to foil-covered baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 min. or until heated through and done. Fill as directed.