Colombian Arepas With Ham And Cheese

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups masa harina
• 1 cup grated cheese
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups warm water
• 4 -6 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1/2 lb sliced ham
• 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, in 6 slices
• 1 large tomato, cut into 6 slices
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 -6 teaspoons butter, divided
• 1/2 cup salsa

Recipe

• 1 making the arepas:.
• 2 i a large bowl combine masa with cheese,baking soda and salt. slowly pour the warm water in and stir well. using your hands,knead until smooth dough forms. form into 6 even balls,flatten into circles, about 4 inches in diameter.in a cast iron skillet or flat top grill, melt half of the butter on medium heat.
• 3 working in batches,if necessary,cook arepas until golden brown, about 3 minutes.add remaining butter,turn arepas and cook 2-3 minutes until golden. set aside.
• 4 making the sandwich:.
• 5 slice the arepas in half horizontally. layer on the ham,cheese and tomato, season with salt and pepper. top fixings with remaining arepas halves. heat half the butterin a skillet or flat top grill. cook arepas in batches,about 3 minutes, until golden. add remaining butter,turn,cover and cook 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and arepasare golden. serve with salsa on the side.