Golden Venezuelan Cachapas
Delicious golden corn patties filled with sweetness and melted cheese, enjoyed as a versatile dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Venezuelan
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (or 1 can of corn, drained)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup cheese (such as queso blanco or mozzarella)
- Butter (for cooking)
- Extra cheese (for serving)
- Toppings of your choice (e.g., sour cream, avocado)
Instructions
- Blend the corn mixture: In a blender, combine corn kernels and milk until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a bowl, mix the corn mixture with cornmeal, sugar, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
- Heat the griddle: Heat a griddle or nonstick pan over medium heat and add a bit of butter.
- Pour the batter: Pour a ladle of the batter onto the griddle, forming a pancake.
- Cook to perfection: Cook until the edges are golden and the center is set, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Melt the cheese: Add cheese on top of the pancakes during the last minute of cooking to melt.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve hot with extra cheese and your favorite toppings.
Notes
Cachapas are best served fresh but can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or frozen for 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cachapa
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg