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Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas with Melty Cheese

Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas with Melty Cheese Bliss

Enjoy these Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas with Melty Cheese, a delightful twist on comfort food that brings the flavors of home to your table.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cachapas
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup cornmeal white or yellow
  • ¼ cup milk or almond milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted; or olive oil
For the Cheese
  • ½ cup queso blanco or mozzarella cheese shredded
For Cooking
  • Additional butter for frying
Optional Toppings
  • Sour cream
  • Avocado slices

Equipment

  • Blender
  • nonstick skillet
  • spatula
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Blend the Corn: Place 2 cups of corn kernels into your blender or food processor and blend until mostly smooth, about 30 seconds.
  2. Mix the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the blended corn with ½ cup cornmeal, ¼ cup milk, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, and ½ teaspoon baking powder. Stir in 2 tablespoons of melted butter until thick and well incorporated.
  3. Heat the Skillet: Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes and coat with a thin layer of butter.
  4. Cook the Cachapas: Pour approximately ½ cup of batter into the skillet, spreading it into a 5-6 inch round shape. Cook for 3-4 minutes until edges firm up and the bottom turns golden brown.
  5. Flip and Add Cheese: Flip cachapa and sprinkle ½ cup cheese on one half; fold and press down. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until second side is golden brown and cheese is melted.
  6. Repeat Cooking: Remove cooked cachapa and keep warm while repeating the process with remaining batter, adding more butter as needed.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with optional sour cream and avocado slices for a delightful balance of flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cachapaCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use fresh corn for the best flavor, and avoid overmixing to keep cachapas light and fluffy.

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