9 Warm and Crispy Arepa Recipes

Colombian Arepas

"This recipe is so good and so easy," says community member jande2mom. "My daughter first found it as part of a school project, but we have since made it just for our family because it is easy and delicious! I will say that the arepas are much better fresh. They don't keep their taste as well after a few days in the fridge, but that is rarely a problem since we usually devour them all on the first day!"

Arepas de Queso

These Colombian-style arepas are filled with mozzarella and get that perfect cheese pull when you bite into them or break them apart. Once you've got the hang of the cooking process, try incorporating more ingredients to make stuffed arepas.

Corned Beef Hash Arepas

If you're looking to use up some corned beef hash, this breakfast sandwich recipe is both clever and delicious. The mixture of ingredients, especially the black beans, give corned beef hash an entirely new flavor profile.

Vegan Arepas Made with Polenta

This arepa recipe seamlessly blends a collection of unique flavors and complementary textures. The mixture of savory and sweet tastes, especially the relationship between the black beans, banana, and mango, will completely win you over, and the mango salsa tastes even better the next day.

Cream Cheese Arepas

"Using milk instead of water in the arepas will make them a little richer, a little denser, and, that's right -— delicious," says recipe creator Chef John. He adds, "Split and serve with a pat of butter and a drizzle of honey, or make a breakfast sandwich with a drizzle of maple syrup, a slice of cheese and cooked ham, and a fried egg."

Arepas (Corn Griddle Cakes)

These simple arepas only require water, cornmeal, butter, and salt, and they come together in just 16 minutes. They're simple and straightforward, but that doesn't mean you can't dress them up — try utilizing them like sandwiches and filling them with various meats, cheeses, and vegetables.

Ropa Vieja with Arepas

This cross of two classics makes a phenomenal match, especially if you sandwich the ropa vieja between freshly cooked arepas. The tender, slow-cooked meat and crispy arepas complement one another to create pure comfort food.

Homemade Arepas

Chef John's 4-ingredient arepas are the perfect vessel for a number of fillings — caramelized plantains, pulled pork, crumbly feta or cotija, and ham and cheese are only a few possibilities. They turn out crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and they come together in just 20 minutes.

Arepas

This recipe for homemade arepas uses arepas flour, which is precooked corn flour. You can look for it labeled as P.A.N. in specialty markets.

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