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COLOMBIAN CHEESE AREPAS (AREPAS DE QUESO)

Active Time : 45 Minutes
Total Time : 45 Minutes
Serves : 8
INGREDIENTS
  • PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
  • 2-1/2 cups pre-cooked white cornmeal
  • 2-1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup Culinary Circle Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Blue Bonnet®-stick
  • 2 cans (4.6 oz each) Libby's® Vienna Sausages, drained, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 can (15 oz each) Chef Boyardee® Pizza Sauce
DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray griddle with cooking spray; preheat over medium-high heat.

Meanwhile, combine 2-1/2 cups cornmeal, water and cheese in large bowl. Lightly knead dough with hands just until dough comes together. Divide dough equally into 8 balls; flatten into patties about 4 inches wide.

Place patties on hot griddle and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crisp. Remove from griddle and place directly on oven rack; bake 15 to 20 minutes or until arepas sound hollow when tapped.

Meanwhile, melt Blue Bonnet in medium saucepan over medium-high heat; add sausages and garlic. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until sausage is browned lightly. Add pizza sauce and 1 tablespoon cornmeal; stir to combine. Simmer over medium heat 7 to 10 minutes or until sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally.

Make a 2-inch cut in the edge of each arepa to open the pocket inside. Spoon 1/4 cup sausage mixture inside each arepa. Serve immediately.