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Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas with Melty Cheese

Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas with Melty Cheese Bliss

Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas with Melty Cheese are delightful pancakes with a crispy exterior and gooey cheese core, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cachapas
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups Sweet Corn Fresh or thawed frozen corn works.
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Can swap with honey.
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil For frying.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese Can substitute with queso de mano or queso fresco.
To Serve
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adds richness when served warm.

Equipment

  • blender
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Blend the Batter: In a blender, combine the sweet corn, egg, all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar. Blend until mostly smooth with some texture remaining.
  2. Preheat the Skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add vegetable oil, and let it shimmer for about 2 minutes.
  3. Cook the Cachapas: Pour about 60 ml of batter into the skillet, cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes.
  4. Add the Cheese: Place mozzarella cheese in the center of each cachapa, fold in half, and let the heat melt the cheese for about 1 minute.
  5. Serve Warm: Remove from skillet, top with unsalted butter, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cachapaCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Cachapas are gluten-free adaptable and perfect for any meal. Serve with sweet orange jam or savory puffs for a delicious combination.

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