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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Appetizers and Snacks » Arepa Chips With Chorizo And Queso Fresco

    Arepa Chips with Chorizo and Queso Fresco

    Jan 1, 2010 · Modified: Aug 29, 2022 by Erica Dinho · 26 Comments

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    Arepa Chips with Chorizo and Queso Fresco

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 26 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 569 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 cups pre-cooked white or yellow arepa flour or cornmeal
    • 2 cups warm water
    • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
    • 2 tbsp butter
    • Pinch salt
    • 2 cups crumbled queso fresco
    • 2 Colombian chorizos thinly sliced and cooked
    • Fresh cilantro for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Combine the cornmeal, warm water, parmesan cheese, 1 tbsp butter and salt, mixing thoroughly. Let mixture stand for five minutes.
    • Knead with your hands for about 3 minutes moistening your hands with water as you work.
    • Form 4 balls with the dough. Place each ball between 2 plastic bags and using a flat pot cover, flatten to ⅛ inch.
    • Using a cookie cutter, cut the dough in small rounds
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
    • Place the arepa chips on a serving platter and top each arepa with queso fresco and 1 chorizo slice. Sprinkle cilantro and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 569kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 23gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 2328mgPotassium: 269mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1006IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 643mgIron: 5mg
    Keyword Arepa
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    Few things in life give me more joy than eating arepa with fresh cheese for breakfast, so why not make them as an appetizer? Arepa chips topped with queso fresco and Colombian chorizo are delicious and addictive :). I could not stop eating these little things.

    Enjoy!

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Miriam/The Winter Guest

      January 01, 2010 at 2:27 pm

      5 stars
      Ay madre, qué rico tiene que estar esto... ñam!

      Reply
    2. Sook

      January 01, 2010 at 2:32 pm

      5 stars
      I love dishes like this. It would've been perfect for last night's supper. We made all kinds of appetizers last night. 🙂 Happy New Year, Erica!

      Reply
    3. Chef E

      January 01, 2010 at 2:42 pm

      5 stars
      How delicious Erica! Since I adore chorizo...there is a market near me that has a wide selection of south American and central American cheese, so I need to play!

      Reply
    4. Christine @ Fresh Local and Best

      January 01, 2010 at 4:09 pm

      5 stars
      I like the simplicity of this recipe, and it looks delicious! Happy new year!

      Reply
    5. Erica

      January 01, 2010 at 4:17 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you everyone for your comments!

      Reply
    6. Diana

      January 01, 2010 at 7:13 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious appetizer or meal for me, lol!! Looks wonderful 🙂 Have a great New Year Erica, I'm so happy to have found your blog and met you! Un besote!!

      Reply
    7. Kim

      January 01, 2010 at 7:39 pm

      5 stars
      I wouldn't be able to stop eating these either. Sounds great. I bought some chorizo while traveling up north. It was much cheaper up north than here in KY. I can't wait to use it.

      Reply
    8. rebecca subbiah

      January 01, 2010 at 7:40 pm

      5 stars
      oh looks good happy new year

      Rebecca

      Reply
    9. Catherine

      January 01, 2010 at 10:25 pm

      5 stars
      Dear Erica,
      Thank you for visiting my blog. I love your blog. I love learning about cooking with different flavors.
      I will visit again. I hope you will too. Happy and Blessed New Year to you.

      Reply
    10. Gera @ SweetsFoods

      January 01, 2010 at 10:40 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect appetizer: chorizo, cheese, onto an arepa so yummy 🙂
      Happy New Year to You!

      Cheers,

      Gera

      Reply
    11. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

      January 01, 2010 at 11:39 pm

      5 stars
      That looks absolutely delicious Erica! I can taste how good it would be from here! Happy New Year and I hope 2010 is a wonderful year for you! 😀

      Reply
    12. PIERRE

      January 02, 2010 at 3:05 am

      5 stars
      Hello
      nice blog that I discover
      I wish you a happy new year to you and your family
      I am pierre and based in Paris I am a french foodie so come and visit my blog you are welcome

      Cheers from paris
      pierre

      Reply
    13. DebinHawaii

      January 02, 2010 at 4:48 am

      5 stars
      What a fun idea to make them appetizer size--they look delicious with the chorizo.

      Reply
    14. Ivy

      January 02, 2010 at 6:49 am

      5 stars
      These look so good. Hope the New Year brings you and your family health, prosperity and happiness.

      Reply
    15. Joanne

      January 02, 2010 at 7:39 am

      5 stars
      Interestingly enough, fewer things make me happier than eating arepas. Period. These little corn cake sandwiches sound like heaven! You can't beat a good arepa.

      Reply
    16. Erica

      January 02, 2010 at 8:09 am

      5 stars
      Thank you guys!

      Reply
    17. Simply Life

      January 02, 2010 at 8:31 am

      5 stars
      Oh I've never had this before but I'd love to enjoy one now!

      Reply
    18. Joan Nova

      January 02, 2010 at 10:25 am

      5 stars
      Sí, sí...they definitely look addictive!

      Reply
    19. Chris

      January 02, 2010 at 11:35 am

      5 stars
      So the Columbian chorizo is more like Spanish than Mexican, yes? I am guessing this form the pictures since it looks more like cured meat instead of the bulk sausage.

      Great looking appetizer!

      Reply
      • Erica

        January 02, 2010 at 2:43 pm

        5 stars
        Chris- We have both kinds(dried or fresh chorizo).

        Reply
    20. girlichef

      January 02, 2010 at 6:37 pm

      5 stars
      YUM! I adore this post...and I want to eat my screen (but I bet it wouldn't taste as good as it looks)!! Delicious...Happy New Year, Erica 🙂

      Reply
    21. Danielle

      January 03, 2010 at 8:55 pm

      5 stars
      this sounds fabulous! anything with cheese and chorizo has to be all sorts of good!

      Reply
    22. Oysterculture

      January 05, 2010 at 11:25 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my - this looks amazing and I need to get my hands on some chorizo pronto!

      Reply
    23. Erica

      January 07, 2010 at 11:05 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you everyone for visiting my site 🙂

      Reply
    24. Stephanie

      June 28, 2010 at 5:07 pm

      5 stars
      I made these appetizers last weekend for my Colombian niece and her husband and they loved them,. Thank you so much.

      Reply
    25. Camila

      April 06, 2011 at 11:15 am

      5 stars
      Eso no es Chorizo! [:

      Reply

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